1. TOBACCO What you should know about nicotine
Nicotine is a stimulant drug found in tobacco
Nicotine increases heart rate and blood pressure
Nicotine is highly addictive
Nicotine use produces physical dependence

2. Smoking Activity
What will happen to your oxygen intake while exercising?

3. What is that feeling? This is called emphysema
This activity was designed to show you the problems smokers face on a daily basis. Whether it is daily tasks or strenuous exercise, smokers have problems breathing!
Emphysema is the constriction of the breathing pipe

4. Responsible Decision Making Model
Answer these questions yes or no. (why or why not)
Is it harmful to smoke cigarettes?
Is it safe to smoke cigarettes?
Is it legal to smoke cigarettes?
Will you show respect for yourself if you smoke?
Will your parents or guardian approve if you smoke?
Will you demonstrate good character if you smoke?
A friend has started smoking cigarettes. He or she tells you, “Smoking makes you look older. You should try it. You’ll get some respect.”
What is the responsible decision to make in this situation?

5. What is the cost of smoking?
Do the math!!!
$7.00 pack
3 packs a week
$21 x 52 weeks = $1,092
With so many smokers needing to take sick days from work, this cost the economy $97.6 billion a year in lost productivity.
What does $1,092 mean to YOU???

6. Why smoking is harmful Ten reasons not to smoke now or later
To prevent nicotine addiction
To protect the heart and blood vessels
To prevent respiratory infections
To prevent cancer
To prevent emphysema
To prevent asthma
To prevent chronic bronchitis
To have a healthful appearance
To have healthful relationships
To save money

7. Why secondhand smoke is harmful Secondhand smoke is exhaled smoke and sidestream smoke is the smoke from a burning cigarette or cigar.
Ten reasons to stay away from secondhand smoke
It increases the risk of cancer
It irritates the eyes, throat and lungs
It can cause headaches
Increases the risk of respiratory infections
Increases the risk of heart disease
Can bring on an asthma attack
It causes your hair and clothes to smell
Smelling like smoke may lead others to think you smoke
Increases the risk of being in a fire
Burning ashes can get on your clothes

8. Why tobacco ads are misleading Ads try to make tobacco use look fun, appealing, attractive and harmless.
Ways tobacco ads try to tempt you
They show people having fun
Ads show people who appear popular
They show attractive people
They show people who look healthy
Tobacco ads show places that are clean and fresh-mountains, streams, beaches

9. Why smokeless tobacco is harmful Chewing tobacco is chopped tobacco that is chewed and snuff is powdered tobacco that is placed between the cheek and gums.
Ten reasons not to use smokeless tobacco now or later
To prevent addiction
To protect the heart and blood vessels
To prevent cancer
To prevent tooth decay
To prevent gingivitis
To prevent periodontal disease
To prevent stomach problems
To have a healthful appearance
To maintain social skills
To save money

10. How to say no to tobacco use
Use resistance skills when pressured to use tobacco. Say no in a firm voice, feel confident for making a responsible decision. Give reasons for saying NO to tobacco use.
Reasons to give
It’s addictive
Want to protect the heart and lungs
Prevent cancer
You do not want to offend others and want a pleasant odor and smile
You want to save money
You want to protect the health of others
You want a healthful appearance and social skills
You are aware that most people do not approve of smoking
You do not want to develop emphysema or bronchitis

11. REVIEW Describe the physical and psychological dependence on nicotine
What are some reasons not to smoke?
What are five reasons to stay away from secondhand smoke?
What are some reasons not to use smokeless tobacco?
How do tobacco ads tempt you?
What are the resistance skills used to say no to tobacco?