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a drug that increases the action of the central nervous system
stimulant
a thick, sticky, dark fluid produced when tobacco burns
tar
thickened white, leathery-looking spots on the inside of the mouth that can develop into oral cancer
leukoplakia
the addictive drug found in tobacco leaves
nicotine
a cancer-causing substance
carcinogen
a substance that causes physiological or pyschological dependence is called a(n)
addictive drug
a colorless, odorless, and poisonous gas found in cigarette smoke
carbon monoxide
name a short-term effect of tobacco use?
yellow teeth
bad smell
name a long-term effect of tobacco use
stroke
emphysema
hardened arteries
increase blood pressure
what is illegal in ALL states in regards to tobacco
selling tobacco to persons under 18
name one factor that contributes to reduced teen tobacco use?
family values
HIGH cost of tobacco
no smoking policies
positive peer pressure
name a strategy for avoiding tobacco
Just say NO
surround yourself with positive influences
reduce peer pressure
DO NOT visit places where tobacco is used
what is the purpose of a nicotine substitute for someone who is trying to give up a tobacco habit?
name a strategy for someone who wants to quit tobacco
Access professional health services
CHANGE current daily behavior
prepare for a quit day
engage in healthful behaviors.
smoke exhaled from the lungs of the smoker
MAINstream smoke
ETS stands for...
Environmental Tobacco Smoke
name a way to minimize the effects of ETS?
politely request a visitor not smoke in your home
suggest meeting in the home of a person who DOESN'T smoke
use air cleaners to remove some of the air contaminants
open windows to provide fresh air if someone chooses to smoke
According to the US Surgeon General, what is the only way to absolutely protect people from the damaging effects of ETS?
prohibit smoking in public places
Smoking ________ the body's capacity for physical activity
DECREASES
This provides info and help to people who want to STOP using tobacco
Another name for ETS
secondhand smoke
smoke from the burning end of a cigarette or pipe
sidestream smoke
ETS
Name an effort in society that is made to reduce health risks of tobacco
prohibit sales to people under 18
banned smoking in restaurants and businesses
revoking licenses from stores that sell to people under 18
the process that occurs in the body when nicotine is no longer used/available
Nicotine Withdrawl