TobaccoDrugs and Alcohol Unit

Tobacco

Processed from the leaves of tobacco plants.Tobacco is categorized into two main

categories:◦Smoked tobacco, and smokeless tobacco

Tobacco related death isthe leading preventablecause of death in theUnited States.

Smoked Tobacco

Smokeless Tobacco

http://www.tobaccofree.org/clips/VideoAddictiveness.htm

Nicotine

Nicotine is a stimulant

Responsible for the dependant-forming habits of tobacco

Our bodies naturally build up a slow tolerance, as with other substances.

Between 1998-2005, the nicotine content in cigarettes has increased an average of 1.6% every year.

NicotineMore nicotine in tobacco… What does that

mean?◦Quicker addiction and dependency for new

tobacco users.◦Stronger dependence and biological

need/craving.◦More nicotine, causing more harm to your body

every time you use tobacco.◦Increased tobacco prices.

Fast Facts about Tobacco Use

Between 17-20% of High school students smoke

Between 11-15% of High school students use smokeless tobacco (chew, snuff)

Tobacco kills 443,000 every year in the United States (accounts for 1/5 of all deaths in the US)

Approximately 69% of smokers in the US say they want to quit completely.

On average, smokers die 13-14 years younger than those who do not smoke.

Healthy Lungs, non-smoker

Smoker’s Lung

Lung Cancer

Mouth Cancer

Tobacco Video

http://www.tobaccofree.org/clips/VideoSeanMarsee.htm - 8 min