Know the Facts
What drug in tobacco makes it addictive?
What is nicotine
What does smoking do to your lungs?
It damages them and makes it hard to breathe
How can smoking affect your appearance?
Yellow teeth, bad breath, early wrinkles. colored nails, yellow eyes
What is a common reason teens start using tobacco?
To fit in and look cool
What is one reason to quit?
Better health, Save money, freedon
Vaping uses e-liquids and smoking burns tobacco
What diseased linked to tobacco makes it hard to catch your breath?
COPD or chronic bronchitis
How much can a pack a day smoking habit cost in a year at $8 per pack
about $2,290
Myth or Fact: "Vaping is not harmful because it is just water vapor"
Myth
What is a common withdrawal symptom?
Cravings and irritability
How many chemicals are in cigarettes?
over 7,000
What happens to your brain when you become addicted to nicotine?
Your brain starts craving it to feel normal
Name one way that tobacco use affects your friendships?
Can create tension and isolation
What is one way to say "no" without causing drama?
"Nah, I am good" or " Not my thing"
Name on coping skill for cravings
deep breathing, coping skills, chewing gum, texting friends
How quickly can nicotine reach the brain after inhaling?
About 10 seconds
What is one mental health effect of tobacco withdrawal?
anxiety and irritability
How can tobacco interfere with your goals?
Health problems, money issues, addiction
Why do people believe smoking helps with stress?
Because of the short-term relief, but it actually causes anxiety
Who can help support you in quitting
Friends, family, counselor, support groups
True or False: Tobacco use kills more people than alcohol and drugs combined?
True
It reduces stamina and lung function
True or False: Most teens do not smoke or vape
True
What is a smart response to " Come on everybody is doing it"
Not everyone- and I have better things to do
True or False: If you relapse it means you failed
False, it is a process- get back on track