Health Problems
The best way to avoid health problems with smoking is to...
Don't start smoking, or quit as soon as possible.
The first step in the quitting process.
Set a quit date.
True or False: Marijuana does not cause the same health problems that cigarettes and vape products do.
FALSE! Marijuana causes all the same health problems as regular cigarettes and vape products.
True or False: Smoking only causes cancer of the lungs.
False! Smoking can cause cancer to grow anywhere in the body.
Name one organization that helps teens quit smoking.
My Life, My Quit, CDC, Teen.smokefree.gov, Tobacco Free Allegheny
True or False: Doctor's prescribe marijuana for sick people, so it is safe to use.
FALSE! Even the sick people who use marijuana to feel better are at risk for developing the health issues we discussed.
Vaping causes the same health problems as smoking regular cigarettes, but it also causes another problem, what is the name of that problem?
Popcorn Lung! This affects the most important part of the lungs.
Cravings after smoking is a major reason why people have trouble smoking. What is a good thing to carry around to help avoid cravings?
Sugarless gum, hard candies, celery/carrot sticks, apple slices
Using marijuana before your brain has a chance to grow can change a person's behavior, what are some of the mental problems you could develop?
Schizophrenia, Anxiety/Depression, Delusional Disorder, Multiple Personality Disorder, Paranoia
Smoking can cause strokes, what can strokes lead to?
Paralysis, Blindness, & Speech Problems.
True or False: You can talk to your doctor about quitting smoking with no judgement?
TRUE! Doctors and nurses are here to help you with any health problems, judgement free!
When does the human brain stop growing?
Mid 20's to Early 30's
Smoking causes heart problems, which causes blood vessel problems, blood vessel problems leads to what?
Loss of Limbs
Your friend knows you are trying to quit smoking, but decides to smoke around you anyway. What's the best way to deal with this?
Ask them to not smoke around you, Walk away while they smoke, don't hang around this person.
Dr. Duke's study found that most adults who used marijuana as teens had problems in their adult life. Name one of those problems.
Dropping out of school, Use of other dangerous drugs, and trouble with the law.