Help a Brother Out
True of False:
Quitting smoking increases your chance of relapse to drugs and alcohol
What is False.
Quitting smoking improves chances of staying clean and sober by 25%
What are harmful affects of using tobacco?
Wrinkles, bad teeth, die earlier, bad smell, low self esteem, tobacco effect every organ in your body, financial burden, etc.
What is the number one preventable cause of death
Tobacco use/smoking
What level of second hand smoke is safe?
NONE
What are the benefits of quitting?
Opportunities for employment
Finances
Housing Options
Better relationships with family and friends who don’t smoke, and new relationships
After 3 months stress level decreased below than when smoking
No longer controlled by a cigarette
What is the substance found in tobacco that is as addictive as heroin and cocaine?
Nicotine
Name 3 steps you can take towards creating a tobacco-free organization
Acknowledge the challenge; establish a commitment to change; create a timetable of action; have nicotine replacement products available; provide treatment and recovery assistance for interested nicotine dependent staff; integrate motivation-based treatment throughout the system; start a support group.
How does tobacco use affect your medication?
Tobacco lowers the levels of some psych medications in the blood, so people who smoke need to take more medication. Smoking lowers levels of insulin and blood thinners as well.
What percentage of death is tobacco related for people in recovery from drugs and alcohol?
51%
What is the percentage of all cigarettes consumed by people with mental health conditions?
30%
What is the age group with the lowest income that the tobacco industry makes the most money - $250 million each year - selling cigarettes to?
Minors / Young people
Why does the tobacco industry in the US must recruit 5,000 new smokers each day?
To replace those who quit or die