Tobacco Facts
What is the main drug in tobacco that makes it addictive?
Nicotine
What organ does smoking hurt the most?
Lungs
True or False: Nicotine is as addictive as drugs like heroin and cocaine.
True
What is the legal age to buy tobacco in most states?
21
What century did people start using tobacco?
The 1500s
True or False: Tobacco can only be smoked.
False
Smoking can lead to which disease that makes it hard to breathe?
COPD or emphysema
What word describes the unpleasant feelings people get when they stop using tobacco?
Withdrawal
What is a tax placed on tobacco products called?
A tobacco tax or sin tax
Which cash crop made tobacco popular in America?
Tobacco itself!
What are the two main types of smoke caused by cigarettes?
Mainstream and sidestream smoke
How does tobacco affect your heart?
It can cause heart disease and high blood pressure
How long does it take for nicotine to reach the brain after smoking?
About 10 seconds
Name one place where smoking is not allowed.
Public buildings, restaurants, or schools
Who first warned the public about the dangers of smoking?
The U.S. Surgeon General in 1964
What plant is tobacco made from?
The tobacco plant, Nicotiana tabacum
What happens to your teeth if you use tobacco for a long time?
Staining, tooth decay, and gum disease
Why is it so hard to quit using tobacco?
Nicotine changes the brain and makes it crave more
What organization regulates tobacco products in the United States?
The FDA, or Food and Drug Administration
What year did the U.S. ban smoking on domestic flights?
1990
True or False: Light or "low tar" cigarettes are healthier than regular cigarettes.
False
Name one type of cancer that tobacco use can cause besides lung cancer.
Mouth, throat, or stomach cancer
What is the name of the program or medication that helps people stop using tobacco?
Nicotine replacement therapy or quit programs
What is the name of the labels on cigarette packs that warn about health risks?
Warning labels or Surgeon General’s warnings
What Native American group was one of the first to use tobacco?
Various Native American tribes, like the Mayans or Tainos