2. Wellness Inspiration Capsule
Presented by
Patrice Ferron
Community Program Officer
RCMP – Acadian Peninsula
October 2016
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3. Myths and Facts about TOBACCO
QUIZ: TRUE OR FALSE
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4. Myths and Facts about TOBACCO
TRUE OR FALSE: It can be harder to quit smoking than to kick a heroin or cocaine habit.
TRUE: This is worth thinking about, because the nicotine in cigarettes is highly addictive. Many people can’t quit smoking.
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5. Myths and Facts about TOBACCO
TRUE OR FALSE: In the Acadian Peninsula and Chaleur region, 49% of teenagers don’t smoke.
FALSE: According to a study on drug use among young people in 2012 in N.B., 94% of young people in the Acadian Peninsula and Chaleur region don’t smoke.
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6. Myths and Facts about TOBACCO
TRUE OR FALSE: 8 in 10 people who start smoking become addicted.
TRUE: If you start smoking, you are at high risk for getting “hooked” on the nicotine in tobacco.
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7. Myths and Facts about TOBACCO
TRUE OR FALSE: Smokers who take birth control pills are at greater risk for serious heart disease.
TRUE: The pill and cigarettes are not a good mix, and smoking during pregnancy is dangerous for your baby.
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8. Myths and Facts about TOBACCO
TRUE OR FALSE: Smoking accelerates the onset of tooth decay and causes gum disease.
TRUE: Tobacco use causes yellow teeth, cavities, and gum disease.
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9. Myths and Facts about TOBACCO
Tobacco smoke contains about 400 different chemical substances.
FALSE: It actually contains about 4,000, and 50 of them are carcinogenic.
Tobacco smoke causes many cases of cancer every year in Canada.
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10. Wellness Inspiration Capsule
There are programs to help you quit smoking. Talk to your doctor about them!
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