Smoking Kills
True or False: Smoking-related diseases are some of the most deadly things on Earth.
Bonus: name some of those diseases
True
(Cancer, bronchitis, emphysema, etc.)
What is the addictive drug found in tobacco products?
Nicotine
A substance that causes physiological (brain) or psychological (body) dependence
Addictive drug
What is a health problem that can be caused by long-term use of tobacco?
Bronchitis, cancer, gum disease, heart attack, stroke, high blood pressure, etc...
Should you smoke cigarettes?
Probably not
How old do you have to be to buy tobacco products in Indiana? Also, what are the consequences of being found with tobacco or nicotine products if you are underage?
You could be fined, have suspension or expulsion from school, lose your job, lose some friends, punishments at home, possible jail/juvie time for repeat offenses
What is the sticky, dark fluid produced when tobacco burns?
Tar
A drug that increases the action of the central nervous system, heart, and other organs
Stimulant
If someone uses tobacco products, what might you expect their performance to be in a feat of endurance (running a marathon, biking 20 miles, etc.)
They probably will be more easily fatigued because their lung capacity is decreased, and they might not be as efficient at getting oxygen into their body due to damage to the lungs.
What is one reason why smoking in teens has gone down over recent years?
Stricter smoking policies, age restrictions, cost, more anti-smoking campaigns in the media, etc.
What is Environmental Tobacco Smoke?
Air that has been contaminated by tobacco smoke
Give an example of how tobacco companies have attempted to market to younger people (teens and kids):
Joe Camel
Flavored vapes / nicotine delivery systems
Fun names and colors
Actors/Actresses smoking in TV shows and movies
etc...
According to scientists, is nicotine more addictive, less addictive, or about even in addictiveness to heroin, methamphetamines, and other illegal street drugs?
Nicotine is just as addictive as those drugs.
What is a carcinogen?
Anything that is known to cause cancer
If someone offers you a cigarette, you could use ______ _______ to say no their offer.
Refusal Skills
Describe what mainstream smoke is.
The smoke someone inhales and exhales from a cigarette or other smoking product.
DAILY DOUBLE!
If you have a friend who smokes, what are some strategies you could try to get them to quit?
Encourage them to attend a TCP meeting; tell them you won't hang out with them if they are smoking or smell like they have been; tell their parents; ask for support from an adult you trust; help them find and/or try healthier alternatives; take them to smoke-free establishments; find new activities to do that are not tied to smoking for them.
Approximately how many different chemical compounds are there in a single cigarette?
About 7,000
What is the disease that develops when the cilia in the bronchi (lungs) are destroyed and mucus can no longer be expelled from the lungs?
(Your lungs get so clogged with mucus that you can't cough it back up)
Emphysema
A Tobacco ______ Program provides support to people who want to quit using tobacco. Fill in the blank.
What is side stream smoke?
The smoke emitted in the surrounding air from a smoking product in between puffs.
What are 3 reasons why you should avoid using vapes or e-cigarettes as a teenager?
1) they were invented to help people who want to quit smoking cigarettes
2) there is not enough information on their long-term health effects to determine whether or not they are a safe alternative
3) it could blow up
4) They still may contain toxic or cancer-causing chemicals
5) It is against the law to purchase or use them unless you are 21 or older
6) You could be at risk for nicotine poisoning
7) You could expose others to nicotine and other harmful chemicals
If the average pack of cigarettes costs $10, and someone smokes 1 pack every day, how much money would they spend on cigarettes per year?
At least $3,650
Which will do you more harm and why? Mainstream or sidestream smoke?
Both will do you harm. Sidestream smoke is more harmful because it is smoke coming directly off a cigarette or smoking device, meaning you are inhaling unfiltered smoke full of chemicals, toxins, and carcinogens.
If someone is trying to strategize quitting tobacco, what are 4 things they should do? (There are more than 4...)
Ask for support from friends and family, pick a quit day, ween themselves off, find alternatives that are healthier and nicotine free, ask for professional help, attend Tobacco Cessation Programs, remove themselves from smoking environments...etc.