Background
What is the difference between nicotine and tobacco?
How does nicotine affect the brain's ability to focus?
It reduces attention and concentration.
Which organ does smoking directly damage by reducing oxygen?
The lungs
What does the term smoking cessation mean?
The process of permanently stopping tobacco use.
On what day of nicotine withdrawal are symptoms the worst?
What % of US adults smoke cigarrettes?
~10%
Name two physical effects of smoking on hygiene.
Yellow teeth, bad breath, dirty nails, or body odor (any two)
What are two mental health issues smokers are more likely to develop?
Anxiety and depression
Name one emotional or social trigger that can make quitting hard.
Stress or being around other smokers
What happens to your oxygen levels 8 hours after quitting?
They return to normal.
What percentage of adult smokers started before age 18?
90%
Do adults or teens become addicted to nicotine faster?
Teens- Their brains are still developing and more sensitive to nicotine.
How does smoking increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes?
It damages blood vessels, increases clotting, and raises blood pressure.
How long does nicotine withdrawal last?
3-4 weeks
How many cancer-causing chemicals are in cigarette smoke?
At least 70
How many people die each year in the U.S. from smoking-related causes?
About 490,000 people.
True or False: Damage from smoking is irreversible
False
Besides lung cancer and heart disease, what is a disease caused by smoking?
COPD
Poor concentration, insomnia, increased hunger, irritability, cravings.
A chemical found in cigarettes that also is used to kill unwanted rodents
Arsenic/rat poison
About how many puffs of a vape are equal to 1 cigarette?
~10
How much does it cost to smoke 3 cigarettes per day for a year?
~$450
How does smoking affect the reproductive system in males and females?
Infertility, hormone disruption, erectile dysfunction, pregnancy risks, early menopause
What is a prescription medication your doctor can prescribe to help you quit?
Bupropion (Wellbutrin), Varenicline (Chantix)
After how long does your heart disease risk drop by 50% after quitting?
After 1 year