Myth Or Reality
True Or False
True Or False
True or False: Secondhand smoke is not hazardous to the nonsmoker.
False: It can be dangerous.
What are some excuses you have used during active addiction?
No right or wrong answer as long as it is honest. Some examples include: using it as a coping skill, relaxation, or not thinking it is a problem
Name three things you have control over.
Example: what you say, what you do, and your reactions
Is smoking addictive (any type)?
Can smoking become a gateway to using other substances?
WHY?
Yes and Yes.
Alters brain chemistry by releasing dopamine in the brain and leads to both physical dependence and psychological cravings.
How do you practice self-care?
Physical activities, doing your nails/hair/makeup, taking a break, listening to music, or spending time with people you care about.
True or False: Nicotine is an oily compound that cannot kill or cause death instantly.
False: Nicotine is an oily compound that can kill instantly in pure form.
Has your relationship with yourself changed since actively using or engaging in unhealthy traits?
For example, my relationship with myself changed since I started smoking because I stopped caring about school.
What goals have you recently set for yourself?
Example: I will practice thinking before acting.
Does smoking negatively affect athletic or physical activities? And Why?
Yes, it does!
Lowers lung capacity, slows muscle recovery, slows reaction time, and affects motor coordination.
Where is smoking not allowed, or where are there certain sections for smoking?
Not allowed: school or school grounds, hospitals
Sections: public transportation & restaurants
True or false: Teenagers who smoke cigarettes are 9 times more likely to use illicit drugs and 4 times more likely to drink heavily than non-smokers.
True
How did using or engaging in unhealthy traits affect your relationships with others?
My relationship with my mom has changed since I have engaged in fights because I tend not to want to listen to her anymore.
Name two triggers. How do you cope with them?
Examples: Triggers (family stress & social dynamics)
A pack of cigarettes costs around $10.
How much is user smoking about 1 pack of cigarrattes every month spending annually (12 months)?
What else can you be spending your money on?
The average annual cost would be around $120.
You can spend that money on clothes, food, hair, or hobbies.
What makes you a good friend? Give an example.
I am a good listener. I actively listened to my friend as she was going through a hard time.
Myth or Reality: Organic/natural cigarettes and e-cigarettes are healthier than regular ones.
Myth: There are no healthy cigarettes. They still contain nicotine and produce tar and carbon monoxide.
If you could give yourself advice about actively using or engaging in unhealthy traits, what would it be?
Example: Using substances only helps in the moment; it is not a long-term solution.
Example: Engaging in fights will bring consequences we cannot undo and make our lives harder.
What challenges are you currently facing?
Example: having trouble focusing in class, getting along with peers, communicating with others,..etc.
Negative effects of smoking on health or medically.
Lung cancer, diseases, immune system dysfunctions, infections, heart disease, oral health, and bone health.
Brain function, mental health, lung health, addictions.
Do you think there's a rise or a decrease in social acceptance when it comes to smoking cigarettes?
Do you think there's a rise or a decrease in social acceptance when it comes to vaping?
Do you think there's a rise or a decrease in social acceptance when it comes to smoking marijuana?
Yes, fewer people smoke today than ever before.
Mixed social acceptance, with youth viewing it as safer, but there is backlash regarding its marketing directed at youth and health concerns.
There is a rise in social acceptance of legal recreational marijuana or medically prescribed.
Myth or Reality: Most people are unsuccessful at quitting smoking, even though about 50% of all smokers have tried to quit at least once.
Reality: Smoking is an addiction that makes it extremely hard for users to quit.
What are some lies you told yourself or others during active substance use or during engagement in unhealthy activities?
Example: I can stop using it whenever I want.
Example: I'm not hurting myself or others.
What are some unchangeable things in your life that you're struggling to accept?
Examples: financial struggles, relationships, losses, family dynamics, Rules,...etc.
Effects that smoking can have on individuals based on physical appearance.
Stained teeth, dry skin, weight, gum disease, hair thinning.
What does self-love look like for you daily?
Words of affirmation, eating breakfast, asking for help, talking to friends, warm showers, cooking, going for walks...etc