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smoking – to die for!

did you know? • More than 1, 000 people in the U. S. die each day from smoking-related illness • Smoking kills more people each year than AIDS, fires, car accidents, murders, suicides, alcohol and other drugs combined.

why is tobacco so bad? • Tobacco is toxic to your body. • Tobacco is addictive. Once you start using it your body starts needing it. • Tobacco can kill you! • Each time you smoke a cigarette you are taking away 5 to 20 minutes of your life.

fact Cigarettes contain over 4000 toxic chemicals – 50 of which are known to cause cancer!

tobacco contains… formaldehyde arsenic ammonia

methanol (rocket fuel) acetone hydrogen cyanide carbon monoxide (rat Poison)

…and nicotine Nicotine is a powerful moodaltering substance that is extremely toxic and addictive

diseases • We are going to look at the main types of diseases which you can get from smoking, which are: • Bronchitis • Emphysema • Heart disease • Cancer

What does nicotine do? ØWhen inhaled, nicotine first goes to the lungs and bloodstream. ØWithin 7 seconds, one-quarter of the nicotine has gone straight to the brain. ØIt has a powerful effect on the brain and the central nervous system. ØCauses your brain to release a "pleasure" chemical called Dopamine. Nicotine receptors on your nerve endings receive the Dopamine and create "Happy" nerve cells.

why do people smoke and chew? • Advertisements make it look attractive • Peer pressure • Some people think it helps with weight control • Some people think it helps reduce stress • Their parents do it • Rebellion

smoking is expensive! • If a pack of cigarettes is about $4/pack then it would cost you about $1, 500/year. • Think of how many CD’s, clothes, movie tickets you could buy with that money.

tobacco ads • Advertisements make tobacco use look hip, cool, and glamorous.

don’t be fooled! • Each year tobacco advertisers spend big bucks to push their products. • Current tobacco ads target women, minorities, and teens. • They associate cigarettes and tobacco with popular themes such as success, popularity, glamour, risk-taking.

take a look at how unrealistic ads are • How long will that woman have beautiful skin and gorgeous teeth if she keeps smoking?

• Are you really more of a man if you smoke? What girl is going to kiss you with that stinky breath?

the real story • Janet Sackman, Lucky Strike’s former cover girl, has had her larynx removed due to throat cancer. • Wayne Mclaren, former Marlboro Man, has died of lung cancer. • David Goerlite, a former Winston man has suffered a stroke. • David Millar, another former Marlboro Man has died from emphysema. All of the models smoked the products they promoted.

Rick Bender was a Major League baseball player who lost half of his face due to chewing tobacco.

what the ads should really say

reality check this is what smokers really look like

is this attractive?

effects of smoking and tobacco

smoking short-term effects Get more colds / sickness Sore throat Headaches High Blood Pressure

smoking long-term effects Hardening of blood vessels in heart & brain Increased risk of heart attack & stroke Lung Diseases (emphysema & bronchitis) Increased risk of cancer Stomach problems & Other illnesses

health effects Impotence – A greater percentage of male smokers are impotent compared with nonsmokers

health effects Mouth – bad breath, gum disease, tooth decay, tongue & mouth cancer Eyes – cataracts & blindness Brain – nicotine can be as addictive as heroin and alters how the brain works. It can increases risk for stroke

health effects Lung disease – asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, COPD, and cancer Healthy Lung Diseased Lung Emphysema Cancer

health effects Stomach Cancer and Ulcers Skin damage – wrinkles, dry skin, psoriasis, yellow fingers and stained fingernails

health effects Poor circulation – peripheral vascular disease, gangrene, amputation

health effects Heart Disease – heart Coronary heart disease Cancer attacks, high blood pressure, arteriosclerosis, aortic aneurysm, and cancer Arteriosclerosis

i’m young. this stuff won’t happen to me for a long time. • You may think that you are young and these problems only occur when you get old, but it all starts when you start smoking. You are probably already feeling the effects. • Teen smokers have a harder time competing in sports because of shortness of breath, decreased circulation, and rapid heart rate. • Smokers are more likely to miss a “big game” because they get sick more often with colds, flu, bronchitis, and pneumonia.

not impressed? • Think about the more immediate effects: – Bad breath – Yellow teeth – Stinky clothes • Sniff a dirty ashtray to see what a smoker really smells like to non-smokers.

staying or becoming smokefree • Tobacco ads may make you feel like everyone is doing it but they are not. • Only about 28% of high school students smoke. • That means about three out of every four don’t smoke.

how can i quit? • First give yourself a pat on the back for wanting to quit. That is the first step. • Quitting is not easy, remember nicotine is addictive. • You can do it if you set your mind to it!

strategies to help you quit • Get support: ask your parents or friends. If they smoke and are not interested then find a support group in person or online. • Set a quit date: Mark it on your calendar and tell your friends and family. • Throw away your cigarettes and chew- ALL of it. Get rid of the ashtrays and lighters too. • Wash all your clothes. Get rid of the cigarette smell. • Think about triggers: – Avoid those situations – Substitute something else for cigarettes

physical symptoms you may have after quitting • • • Headaches or stomachaches Crabbiness, jumpiness, depression Lack of energy Dry mouth or sore throat Desire to pig out The symptoms will pass so be patient and don’t sneak a smoke or a chew or you will have to deal with the symptoms longer.

more strategies to help you quit • Keep yourself busy • If you are having trouble with the strategies you may need to talk to a doctor who can give you some suggestions. • Don’t give up! • Reward yourself. Use the money that you would have used to buy cigarettes to buy yourself something special.

facts Ø 85% of all lung cancer deaths are caused by smoking. Ø 30% of all other cancers – (mouth, stomach, breast, bladder, etc) are caused by smoking. Ø 50% of all smokers will die from smoking-related cancer, heart disease & other sicknesses. ØIt is estimated that 55% of young men and 51% of young women who start smoking by age 15 will die before age 70 if they continue to smoke.