HEALTH EFFECTS
Which organ is the most affected by smoking?
The lungs
What chemical makes cigarettes so addictive?
Nicotine
True or False: Vaping is just harmless water vapor
FALSE
Using a patch, gum, or lozenge is called what kind of therapy?
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)
Secondhand smoke is most harmful to which age group?
Children
Smoking increases the risk of blood vessel _______
Blockage
How many days after quitting do cravings usually peak?
2-3 days
True or False: Smoking "light" or menthol cigarettes is safer
FALSE
True or False: There are national hotline you can call to help you quit
TRUE
Second hand smoke exposure increases this common breathing problem especially in young kids
Asthma attacks
What deadly disease is the #1 cause of smoking related deaths?
Lung Cancer
This withdrawal symptom usually affects sleep
Insomnia
True or False: Quitting cold turkey is the easiest and only way to quit smoking.
FLASE
This technique helps people manage cravings by shifting focus to a simple physical action like squeezing a stress ball, or GROUNDING themselves with senses
Grounding Techniques
Pets exposed to secondhand smoke have higher rates of what disease?
Cancer
Which important gas carried through your blood does smoking decrease in your body?
Oxygen
Shakiness, irritability and difficulty concentrating are symptoms of ______________
Nicotine withdrawal
True or false: Smoking only harms the smoker
FALSE (second hand smoke)
What are situations that make you want to smoke?
Triggers
Secondhand smoke can trigger this chronic condition in both children and adults
Asthma
Smoking causes this chronic lung disease that includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema
COPD
What chemical does your brain release causing temporary pleasure and focus when smoking?
Dopamine
True or False: It is never too late to quit
TRUE
You have access to multiple resources to help you quit while at IP, list one.
This group, individual smoking cessation appointments, NRT, IP Staff, gym groups
What is the only effective protection from secondhand smoke?
A smoke free environment