Choosing to Live Tobacco Free

Lesson 2

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

Trends in smoking

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 do teens smoke....…??

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.

3. The Patch

is placed on the body and gives off decreasing amounts of nicotine over time.

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)

Topics for Discussion

1. What quitting strategies would work best for a long-term vs. a short-term smoker?

2. Your best friend is smoking but you don’t’ approve what things can you do the help them stop?

3. Why does “Big Tobacco” target Teens in Ad’s. list multiple reasons