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The Truth About Tobacco
Yeah, it’s bad for me. And..?
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:
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Smoke tobacco- cigarettes, cigars, pipe
Smokeless tobacco- snuff, chewing
The Spread of Tobacco
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Tobacco use dates back 1,000 years ago.
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1492-Indians gave it as a gift to Columbus.
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1500’s- Tobacco became popular in Europe.
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1612- John Rolfe cultivated tobacco in VA.
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1800’s- Tobacco was widespread but used in moderation.
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1884- James Bonsack invented the cigarette manufacturing machine.
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1892 Safety matches were invented.
Addiction
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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:
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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.
The Consequences of Smoking
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Tobacco is the #1 most preventable cause of
premature death.
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430,000 American deaths each year are related
to tobacco use. (More lives than alcohol car
accidents, suicide, AIDS, homicide, and illegal
drugs combined.)
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U.S. spends over $75 billion in healthcare costs
as a result of tobacco use.
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
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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.
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In 1982, the Surgeon General released a reported that
secondhand smoke can cause lung cancer and other
health problems among non-smokers.
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has
classified secondhand smoke as a Group A Carcinogenonly given to other pollutants such as asbestos, radon,
and benzene.
Effects of Secondhand Smoke
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Death:
 53,000
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Americans each year
Health Problems:
 Asthma
 Bronchitis
 Pneumonia
 Ear
Infections
 Emphysema
 Lung Cancer
 Heart Disease
A Gateway Drug
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Tobacco is usually the first drug used by
young peoples before transitioning to
alcohol, marijuana, and harder drugs.
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If you use tobacco, you are at greater risk
for using other drugs.
Quitting
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Quitting is both a physical and a
psychological battle.
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Researchers recommend a combination of
medication, change in personal habits,
and a lot of emotional support.
Benefits of Quitting
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20 min: blood pressure and body temperature returns to normal.
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8 hrs: carbon monoxide and oxygen levels return to normal.
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24-48hrs: chance of a heart attack decreases; nerve endings start re
growing; ability to smell and taste improves.
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2wks -3mos: circulation improves; lung functioning increases up to
30%; walking becomes easier.
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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.