Tobacco Trivia

A

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Is there a safe way to smoke cigarettes?

No, all cigarettes cause damage the human body. 

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What is exhaled by a tobacco user and is released into the air to be inhaled by anyone around them.

Second hand smoke

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Name a Disney movie that featured a villain who smoked cigarettes. 

101 Dalmatians 

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The number of youth taking up smoking increased 73% from 1988 to 1996, coinciding with the introduction of this character in advertisements.

Joe Camel

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What is the residue of smoke that remains on all surfaces. ex: floors, carpeting, walls, clothing, hair, skin.

Third hand smoke

B

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What sport is chewing tobacco most commonly associated with?

Baseball

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Can quitting really help a lifelong tobacco user?

YES

It is never too late to quit smoking. The sooner you quit, the more you can reduce your chances of getting cancer and other diseases. Within minutes of smoking the last cigarette, your body begins to restore itself.

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Why do I cough more after I've quit smoking?

Your lungs are starting to function properly again and are working to clear tar, dead cells and extra mucus that has accumulated from the cigarettes.

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A 1-hour session with this product is equivalent to smoking 100 cigarettes.

Hookah

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In 1990, the tobacco industry paid for advertising in 100% of films in this rating

PG-13

C

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What is the addictive chemical in tobacco?

Nicotine.

Tobacco users usually become dependent on nicotine and suffer physical and emotional (psychological) withdrawal symptoms when they stop smoking. These symptoms include irritability, nervousness, headaches and trouble sleeping.

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What is a solvent in nail polish remover that is also in tobacco smoke?

Acetone

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What is a component of tobacco smoke that is also found in car exhaust?

Carbon monoxide

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What is the chemical found in cigarettes that is also used to preserve corpses?

Formaldehyde

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How many chemicals are in cigarettes?

Non-lit Cigarette 4,000

Lit Cigarette 7,000

D

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How are cigarettes and vapes similar?

Both products are inhaled, contain harmful chemicals and contain an addictive chemical called nicotine.

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What year did Michigan raise the age limit for purchasing tobacco? 

2019

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Name the two FDA approved medications (pills) used for tobacco cessation.

Zyban (Bupropion) and Chantix (Varenicline)

1

What age do you have to be to buy tobacco in Michigan?

21

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How many cigarette butts are littered yearly word wide?

a.  9 million              c. 7 billion

b.  65 million            d. 4.5 trillion

d. 4.5 trillion

E

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True or false: Smoking helps relieve stress.

False

Tobacco users typically have increased stress due to nicotine withdrawal between cigarettes. Nicotine is also a stimulant which can increase anxiety.

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What is the most famous brand of cigarettes? 

Marlboro

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What does the FDA require tobacco products to have on them?

A warning label

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What are normal human reactions after quitting tobacco?

• Difficulty in concentration or dizziness because your brain needs to get used to having more oxygen

• Cough and running nose as your lungs get rid of all the dirt and germs that had accumulated inside while you were smoking

• Strong craving for cigarettes while your body gets rid of the nicotine

• Tingling sensations in your arms and legs as your blood circulation returns to normal

• Not everyone will get these withdrawal symptoms but don't lose heart if you do. They will disappear in one or two weeks and they are actually signs that you are getting better.

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What are the 5 D's of coping with nicotine cravings ?

Delay, Distract, Drink Water, Deep Breaths, and Discuss