Transcript Tobacco
Tobacco Drugs and Alcohol Unit Processed from the leaves of tobacco plants. Tobacco is categorized into two main categories: ◦ Smoked tobacco, and smokeless tobacco Tobacco related death is the leading preventable cause of death in the United States. Tobacco 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. Nicotine More 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. Lung Cancer Smoker’s Lung Healthy Lungs, non-smoker Mouth Cancer Tobacco Video http://www.tobaccofree.org/clips/VideoSe anMarsee.htm - 8 min