Health Risk of Tobacco &Nicotine Products
What is one short-term health effect of nicotine use?
Increased heart rate or blood pressure.
What is one healthy way to relieve stress?
Deep breathing, prayer, or exercise.
What is a trigger?
Anything that causes thoughts or urges to use.
What is a coping skill?
A healthy action or thought used to manage stress and emotion.
What doe the term "recovery" mean?
A process of change and growth beyond addiction..
What chemical in cigarettes is the main cause of addiction?
Nicotine.
What happens to decision-making when stress is high?
It becomes harder to make rational choices.
What is one common type of trigger?
People, places, or things associated with use.
Name one positive coping skill for managing cravings.
Exercise, journaling, calling a sponsor, or prayer.
What is one goal of treatment?
Learning skills to live substance free.
What organ is primarily damaged by long-term tobacco use?
The lungs.
What emotion often hides underneath anger?
Hurt, fear, or sadness.
What can you do when a craving hits?
Delay, distract, call for support, or pray.
Why is having structure in your day important?
I reduces idle time and prevents relapse.
What does "support system" mean?
People who help you stay accountable and encouraged.
What is one risk of vaping that is often overlooked?
Lung injury or exposure to harmful chemicals.
What does emotional well-being mean in recovery?
Managing feelings in healthy, balanced ways.
Why is it important to recognize triggers early?
So you can avoid or manage them before they lead to relapse.
What is one example of a positive lifestyle change in recovery?
Healthy eating, regular sleep, or community involvement.
What is one benefit of staying connected in recovery?
Accountability and shared encouragement.
Name one way tobacco use can effect mental health?
I increases anxiety or stress over time.
How can stress lead to relapse?
It can trigger cravings or impulsive behavior.
What is one sign you might be slipping toward relapse?
Isolation, skipping, meeting, or rationalizing.
How do spiritual practices support healthy coping?
They provide peace, direction and strength during challenges.
What is one sign of TRU recovery growth?
Honesty self-awareness, and consistent positve choices.
What daily action can strengthen both recovery and emotional well-being?
Staying connected, practicing gratitude, prayer, or self-reflection.