tobacco
why is tobacco addictive
because of the chemical called nicotine
why is alcohol addictive
increasing activity in brain systems related to reward processing
why are drugs addictive
repeated use of a drug changes the way your brain feels pleasure.
why do people use it
because of the effect nicotine has on the brain
why do people use it
to relax
why do people do it
makes them feel good
how many tobacco products are out there
cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, and hookahs.
how many alcohol related deaths per year
over 178,000 deaths per year on average between 2020 and 2021
how many drug deaths are there per year
Over 96,700 people die from drug overdoses in a year
what disease does smoking cause
increased risks of cancer
what disease is caused by alcohol
liver damage
what disease is called from drugs
Cardiovascular disease, Stroke, Cancer.
what is the common age people start smoking
around 15-16
what is the common age
15-16
what is the common age people start doing drugs
The most common age group to see drug abuse and addiction is mid-teens to mid-twenties.