Choosing to Live Tobacco Free
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Reduced Tobacco Use among Teens Anti-smoking campaigns- 1998 Gov’t restricted
advertising. Financial cost-Cigs cost $$$, spend $$ on other
healthy things. Societal Pressures-Gov’t is now limiting where
you can smoke. Family influences-Strong parent pressure. 90% of Adult smokers start when they’re teens
Ideas for Preventing Tobacco use
Choose friends who don’t use--
be around people who share your values Avoid situations where Tobacco may be used
-stay away from pressure situations Practice refusal skills— Be
polite, be assertive, add humor, leave if pressure continues
Why Teens use???
1. Peer pressure.2. Feeling of insecurity in social situations.3. Makes then seem or feel older.4. Advertising making smoking seem attractive.5. They think the bad effects of smoking will
only occur after many years.6. They believe they can quit at any time.7. Family members do it.
1. Health problems occur: asthma, respiratory infections
2. They have desire, will & commitment to quit
3. They realize the cost$$$
4. Gateway drug to other bad things
5. They find it difficult to buy-18 yrs old
6. They realize the bad effects on others
Reasons to Quit if you use……
Beating Addiction
Nicotine withdrawal-the process that occurs in the body when nicotine is no longer used.
Withdrawal includes: irritability, poor concentration, anxiety, poor sleep, cravings for more.
1. Filters
The use of filters over several weeks. Each filter reduces the amount of tar and nicotine gradually.
2. Nicotine SubstitutesGum
These are forms of Nicotine delivered in small amounts to gradually reduce nicotine cravings.
4. Nasal Spray
Patients spray a prescription of nicotine into the nose 1 or 2 times an hour. This system allows the nicotine to get into the blood stream faster.
5. Combinations
Many people are trying a combination of these products.
Because Nicotine is so addictive patients must gradually cut the dose until no nicotine is
used at all.
Benefits of Quitting
Physical Benefits: Improved physical endurance Physical fitness increases Easier to breathe Reduced chances of heart disease, attacks and
strokes
More Benefits of Quitting
Social and Emotional Benefits: Sense of freedom as if a burden
has been lifted. No more finding a place to smoke. No more disapproving glances from non-
smokers. More Money saved. $$$$$$$
Tips for Quitting
Set a specific date to quit. Reason Why to quit. Set short term goals
(ex. cut down to 1 pack a day in a week) Decide which approaches will work best for you. Get your environment ready for new smoke free
life. Set up support systems (ex. Get a friend to
remind you of your goals)