The Truth About Tobacco

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The Truth About Tobacco

• Yeah, its bad for me. And..?

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Tobacco.

• Is a plant that grows naturally in North and
  South America.
• Leaves are dried and processed for smoking,
  chewing, and snuff.
• Has (2) general forms
• Smoke tobacco- cigarettes, cigars, pipe
• Smokeless tobacco- snuff, chewing

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The Spread of Tobacco

• Tobacco use dates back 1,000 years ago.
• 1492-Indians gave it as a gift to Columbus.
• 1500s- Tobacco became popular in Europe.
• 1612- John Rolfe cultivated tobacco in VA.
• 1800s- Tobacco was widespread but used in
  moderation.
• 1884- James Bonsack invented the cigarette
  manufacturing machine.
• 1892 Safety matches were invented.

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Addiction

• The APA defines addiction as the repeated
  compulsive seeking/use of a substance despite its
  harmful consequences it is characterized by the
  addict displaying 3 or more of the following
  criteria
• Tolerance- need for substance
• Withdrawal- Experience uncomfortable symptoms.
• Loss of control- Take larger amounts takes
  substance longer than originally intended.
• Preoccupation- spend a lot of time obtaining and
  using the substance or recovering from its
  effects.
• Continuation despite adverse consequences- gives
  up/reduces activities because of use or continues
  despite physical/psych problem caused or worsened
  by the substance.

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The Consequences of Smoking

• Tobacco is the 1 most preventable cause of
  premature death.
• 430,000 American deaths each year are related to
  tobacco use. (More lives than alcohol car
  accidents, suicide, AIDS, homicide, and illegal
  drugs combined.)
• U.S. spends over 75 billion in healthcare costs
  as a result of tobacco use.

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Short Term Effects

• Bad breath
• Smelly clothes
• Discoloring of teeth
• Hacking cough
• Cravings
• Mood swings
• Elevated heart rate
• Elevated blood presure

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Even the Rich and Famous

• Bob Marley
• Nat King Cole
• Babe Ruth
• Sammie Davis Jr.
• Desi Arnaz
• Ulysses S. Grant
• Cal Ripken, Sr.
• John Wayne

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Second Hand Smoke

• Is the involuntary smoking of nonsmokers. It is
  the mixture of side stream smoke- smoke from the
  lit cigarette/cigar and mainstream smoke- smoke
  that is exhaled by a smoker.
• In 1982, the Surgeon General released a reported
  that secondhand smoke can cause lung cancer and
  other health problems among non-smokers.
• The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has
  classified secondhand smoke as a Group A
  Carcinogen- only given to other pollutants such
  as asbestos, radon, and benzene.

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Effects of Secondhand Smoke

• Death
• 53,000 Americans each year
• Health Problems
• Asthma
• Bronchitis
• Pneumonia
• Ear Infections
• Emphysema
• Lung Cancer
• Heart Disease

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A Gateway Drug

• Tobacco is usually the first drug used by young
  peoples before transitioning to alcohol,
  marijuana, and harder drugs.
• If you use tobacco, you are at greater risk for
  using other drugs.

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Quitting

• Quitting is both a physical and a psychological
  battle.
• Researchers recommend a combination of
  medication, change in personal habits, and a lot
  of emotional support.

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Benefits of Quitting

• 20 min blood pressure and body temperature
  returns to normal.
• 8 hrs carbon monoxide and oxygen levels return
  to normal.
• 24-48hrs chance of a heart attack decreases
  nerve endings start re growing ability to smell
  and taste improves.
• 2wks -3mos circulation improves lung
  functioning increases up to 30 walking becomes
  easier.
• 1-9mos coughing, sinus congestion, fatigue,
  fatigue, and shortness of breath decrease cilia
  regain normal function in the lungs, increasing
  the ability to handle mucus, clean the lungs, and
  reduce infection.