Tobacco Facts
What addictive chemical is found in all tobacco and vaping products?
Nicotine
Which organ is most directly affected by smoking?
lungs
What is the goal of tobacco advertising?
To attract new users and keep current users addicted.
What is peer pressure?
Influence from friends or peers to behave in a certain way.
What is an anti-tobacco campaign?
A public effort to raise awareness and reduce tobacco use.
True or False: Vaping is completely safe.
false
Name one disease caused by long-term tobacco use.
Cancer, emphysema, or heart disease
True or False: Tobacco companies can advertise on TV.
False (banned since 1971 in the U.S.)
What’s one strategy to say “no” to vaping at a party?
Use assertive communication, change the subject, or walk away.
Name one national anti-tobacco campaign.
Truth Initiative or CDC’s “Tips from Former Smokers.”
Name one common ingredient in e-cigarette vapor besides nicotine.
Propylene glycol, flavorings, heavy metals, or formaldehyde
How does nicotine affect the brain’s reward system?
It releases dopamine, causing addiction and cravings.
Why do tobacco companies use colorful packaging and sweet flavors?
To appeal to young audiences.
True or False: Everyone your age vapes or smokes.
False — most teens don’t use tobacco.
Who benefits from tobacco use?
Tobacco companies (profit).
What type of drug is nicotine (stimulant or depressant)?
stimulant
What happens to oxygen levels in your blood when you smoke?
They decrease due to carbon monoxide binding to red blood cells.
What is an “influencer ad”?
A social media post promoting a product through a popular person’s image or endorsement.
What can you say if someone says, “It’s just flavor”?
“Flavors still have nicotine and chemicals — it’s not harmless.”
Who suffers from tobacco use?
Users, families, and communities (health, financial, emotional impacts).
How long does it take for nicotine to reach the brain after inhaling?
about 10 seconds
What is secondhand smoke?
Smoke inhaled involuntarily from someone else’s cigarette, vape, or cigar.
Which organization runs the “Truth” campaign?
The Truth Initiative
What are three refusal skills you can use when offered tobacco?
Say no firmly, suggest another activity, leave the situation.
What’s one way students can take action against tobacco use?
Create awareness campaigns, share facts, or model healthy choices.