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Marijuana Vs. Tobacco. 1 Joint compared to a smoke 1 joint = 5 cigarettes for the amount of Carbon Monoxide (CO) 1 joint = 4 cigs for the amount of tar.

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1 Marijuana Vs. Tobacco

2 1 Joint compared to a smoke 1 joint = 5 cigarettes for the amount of Carbon Monoxide (CO) 1 joint = 4 cigs for the amount of tar intake. 1 joint = 10 cigs it takes to cause cell damage in the airways. 1 joint per day gives a person a higher probability of lung damage than regular cigarette smoking.

3 THC Tetrahydrocannabinol Active component of marijuana. Will store in the blood for several months.

4 Marijuana Impairs Memory Concentration Motivation Self-esteem Relationships Health Employment

5 Marijuana Impairs Finances Safety Pregnancy – low birth weight or premature birth.

6 Marijuana Users Have a higher chance to use more and other drugs. Ones that seek treatment – 65% of them will relapse. 30% of all fatally injured drivers have THC in their blood.

7 Tobacco 3,000 adolescents begin each day. – 750 will die from smoking related disease – 23 will be murdered – 30 will die in traffic accidents

8 Tobacco Kills #1 cause of dying before one’s time. Cause of death over 500,000 Americans each year. Cause 24% of deaths in the US #1 cause of emphysema, lung cancer and fatal heart attacks. Nearly 1 in 10 people (500 million) will die prematurely due to tobacco-related diseases.

9 Second Hand Smoke Second hand smoke is the 3 rd leading cause of preventable death, behind active smoking and alcohol use. Causes approximately 3,000 lung cancer deaths of nonsmokers. Causes an increase in bronchitis and pneumonia Increase chances of children getting asthma.

10 Nicotine Poisonous alkaloid Increase blood pressure Increase heart rate Decrease skin temp. Is as addictive as Heroin or Cocaine.

11 Chemicals in Tobacco Smoke Acetone (finger nail polish remover) Cadmium (used in batteries) Hexamine (barbecue lighter) Acetic acid (vinegar) Carbon monoxide (car exhaust) Methane (sewer gas) Arsenic (poison) DDT (banned insect killer)

12 Chemicals in Tobacco Smoke Methanol (rocket fluid) Butane (lighter fluid) Ethanol (alcohol) Napthalene (mothballs) Nicotine (insecticide) Stearic acid (candle wax) Toluene (industrial solvent)

13 Why Quit or Never Start? Can be hard Withdrawal symptoms usually last about 2 weeks.

14 Withdrawal Cravings- for tobacco Dizziness/Lightheadedness Heart Palpitations Difficulty concentrating Increased Coughing Irritability and Mood Swings Nervousness Tingling sensations

15 Withdrawal Sleeping Changes and Disturbances Constipation, Stomach-Aches and Other Digestive Disturbances Sweaty Palms Dry Mouth and Tight Throat

16 Any questions?

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