Tobacco and the Lungs
a poisonous gas found in cigarette smoke
carbon monoxide
stage one: a person tries out a drug
experimentation
In California, smoking is not allowed in indoor public places (T or F)
true
Tobacco packages are required by law to have warning labels (T or F)
true
breathing in other people's smoke
secondhand smoke
a chronic disease characterized by episodes of blocked airflow to the lungs
asthma
stage two: the user uses the substance more often
regular use
the most common method of using tobacco
cigarettes
the technique of avoiding situations that may lead to drug use
stimulus control
an addictive, toxic substance present in tobacco products
nicotine
a disease that permanently enlarges lung airways and destroys lung tissue
emphysema
stage three: the user's body gets used to the substance and they have to use more to feel the same effects
tolerance
this tobacco product is placed in the mouth, but not lit on fire
smokeless or chewing tobacco
a technique in which people respond to stress with healthy methods rather than smoking
response substitution
a dark, thick, sticky substance produced by burning tobacco
tar
term for a group of diseases that cause difficulty breathing
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
stage four:the user becomes reliant on the substance to function normally
dependance or addiction
another name for using e-cigarettes
vaping
a method of battling addiction in which tobacco users gradually reduce their nicotine consumption
nicotine replacement
nicotine triggers the release of this stimulant into the bloodstream
adrenaline
a condition in which the bronchial tubes swell and become irritated
bronchitis
the unpleasant feelings associated with stopping the use of an addictive substance
withdrawal
people often share these tobacco pipes in lounges
hookah
the name of the hole in a person's neck after a laryngectomy
stoma
white, leathery spots in the mouth caused by smokeless tobacco
leukoplakia