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th 6 Grade Health Chapter 13 Tobacco What Is Tobacco? • Tobacco is a substance(a plant) made of nicotine, tar and other additives. • Nicotine is a very addictive drug. • Nicotine •An addictive drug found in tobacco leaves and in all tobacco products •Tar •A thick, oily, dark liquid that forms when tobacco burns •Addictive •Capable of causing a user to develop intense cravings Tobacco’s Web of Addiction •Tobacco is as addictive as heroin or cocaine. •Tobacco use soon becomes a habit, which can lead to addiction. •Tobacco has both a physical and psychological dependency The best way to prevent tobacco addiction is to never start using tobacco. Cigarettes Risks of Using Cigarettes Emphysema Lung disease Heart disease Cancer Infertility Stroke Bad breath Premature wrinkling of the skin Stained teeth and fingers More than 400,000 cigarette smokers die from smoking-related illnesses every year. Smokeless Tobacco Smokeless tobacco contains 15 times more nicotine than cigarettes. •Smokeless tobacco •Ground tobacco that is chewed or inhaled through the nose Smokeless Tobacco Risks of Using Smokeless Tobacco Cancers of the mouth Cancer of the esophagus Cancer of the larynx Cancer of the stomach Cancer of the pancreas Stained teeth Bad breath Tooth decay Gum disease How Tobacco Affects the Body Nervous System Short-term effects: • Nervousness • Headaches • Heart rate increases • Blood pressure rises Long-term effects: • Increased risk of stroke due to decreased flow of oxygen to the brain How Tobacco Affects the Body Short-term effects: • Heart rate increases • Energy is reduced Circulatory System Long-term effects: • Weakened blood vessels • Increased cholesterol levels • Fatty buildup in blood vessels • Increased risk of heart disease and stroke How Tobacco Affects the Body Respiratory System Short-term effects: • Shortness of breath • Reduced energy • Coughing • More frequent colds, flues, and respiratory illnesses Long-term effects: • Increased risk of lung cancer • Increased risk of emphysema and other lung diseases Ways to Stay Alcohol/Tobacco Free Avoid situations where alcohol is present. Choose friends who are alcohol free. Practice the S.T.O.P. strategy If the pressure continues, walk away Use refusal skills. Get help from a trusted adult if needed. Assignment 1 1.Is tobacco addictive, if so what makes it addictive? 2. What is a long term a long term affect of tobacco use on the central nervous system?