Tobacco 1

Pre-Tobacco Questions List 5 effects tobacco has on the body What is a carcinogen? How old do you have to be to legally buy tobacco products? List 3 effects of SECONDHAND smoke List 2 ways that can help quit smoking. 2

Nicotine Addictive drug Found in tobacco leaves Stimulant Increases the action of the CNS, heart and other organs Increases blood pressure, heart rate Contributes to heart disease and stroke 3

Carcinogen Cancer-causing substance Tobacco and second hand smoke 4

Other Components Tar Thick, sticky dark fluid produced when tobacco burns Destroys cilia – line upper airways and protect against infection Destroys alveoli which absorb O2 and gets rid of CO2 Destroys lung tissue More susceptible to bronchitis, pneumonia, emphysema and cancer 5

Carbon Monoxide Colorless, odorless, poisonous gas Replaces oxygen in the blood – depriving tissues and cells of oxygen Increases risk of high blood pressure, heart disease and hardening of the arteries 6

Smokeless Tobacco Sniffed through nose, held in the mouth or chewed Absorbed into blood through mucous membranes and digestive tract Because its held in mouth for an extended period of time, nicotine and carcinogens get delivered 2-3 times the amount delivered by a single cigarette 8-10 plugs a day is the same amount as a 2 pack a day smoker 7

Smokeless Tobacco Cntd Irritates mouth’s sensitive tissues Leukoplakia Thickened, white, leathery looking spots on the inside of the mouth that can develop into oral cancer Cancers of throat, larynx, esophagus, stomach and pancreas are more common 8

Short Term Effects Changes in brain chemistry Crave the drug more Withdrawal can start as soon as 30 mins of last one Increased respiration and heart rate Dulled taste buds Reduced appetite Bad breath, smells of smoke on hair, clothes and skin 9

Long Term Effects Nervous System Addiction Increased risk of stroke Respiratory System “smoker’s hack” Increased risk of emphysema, lung cancer, chronic bronchitis Excretory System Increased risk of bladder and kidney cancers 10

Long Term Effects Cntd Digestive System Increased risk of mouth, pharynx, stomach, pancreas larynx and esophagus cancers Gum recession, tooth decay and tooth loss Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea Cardiovascular System Increased heart rate and blood pressure Hardened arteries and blood flow Increased risk of heart attack 11

Other Consequences Legal Selling tobacco to under 19 Prohibited on school property Suspended or expulsion Social May get excluded from social gatherings due to secondhand smoke or smell Financial Expensive Person who smokes a pack a day can spend over $2,000 a year 12

Effects of Secondhand Smoke Eye irritation Headaches Ear infections Coughing 3,000 people each year diagnosed with lung cancer due to secondhand smoke 13

Preventing Tobacco Use Choose friends who don’t use tobacco Avoid situations where tobacco may be used Practice and use refusal skills 14

Why Do People Use Tobacco Help control weight Cope with stress and crisis Seem mature and independent Peer pressure Media influences Imitate or model after celebrities Ads depict it as glamorous or sophisticated 15

Peer Pressure Refusal Skills State your position Suggest alternatives Stand your ground 16

Reasons to Give Up Tobacco Health problems Desire, will and commitment Expensive Lead to other risky behaviors Drugs and alcohol use Difficult to purchase if under 19 Damaging effects of secondhand smoke to family and friends 17

Stopping Addiction Nicotine withdrawal Process that occurs in the body when nicotine is no longer used Nicotine substitute Product that delivers small amounts of nicotine into the user’s system while he or she is trying to give up the habit Gum, patches, nasal sprays and inhalers 18

Getting Help Set a target date to quit Get support and encouragement Identify health-related services in the area Replace tobacco with healthier alternatives Change daily behavior Engage in healthful behaviors 19

Tobacco Poster Questions Why did you choose this poster? What was interesting about this poster? What surprises you about this poster? 20

Tobacco-Free Poster Creative Neat Organized Appropriate Total Points: 30 21