Teens And Tobacco AddictionTeens And Tobacco Addiction

Addiction-psychological or physical Addiction-psychological or physical need for a drug or other substance.need for a drug or other substance.– Nicotine is the addictive substance in Nicotine is the addictive substance in

tobacco.tobacco.Nicotine leads to more diseases and death Nicotine leads to more diseases and death

than all other addictions combined.than all other addictions combined.

Teens And Tobacco AddictionTeens And Tobacco Addiction

Withdrawal-unpleasant symptoms Withdrawal-unpleasant symptoms one experiences when they stop one experiences when they stop using an addictive substance.using an addictive substance.– AnxiousAnxious– IrritableIrritable– HungryHungry– DepressedDepressed– Tired Tired

Teens And Tobacco AddictionTeens And Tobacco Addiction

Psychological dependence-an Psychological dependence-an addiction in which people believe addiction in which people believe that they need a drug to feel good or that they need a drug to feel good or function normally.function normally.– They may feel it’s a necessary part of They may feel it’s a necessary part of

their routine.their routine.– Need to change habits or routine to Need to change habits or routine to

break dependence.break dependence.

Teens And Tobacco AddictionTeens And Tobacco Addiction

Physical dependence-an addiction in Physical dependence-an addiction in which the body develops a chemical which the body develops a chemical need for the drug.need for the drug.– When nicotine is low, the body needs When nicotine is low, the body needs

more.more.– Person won’t feel comfortable until they Person won’t feel comfortable until they

get another dose.get another dose.– Relief doesn’t last long, and you need to Relief doesn’t last long, and you need to

take larger doses to produce the same take larger doses to produce the same effect (tolerance).effect (tolerance).

Why Teens Begin UsingWhy Teens Begin Using

Peer pressurePeer pressure Wanting to look coolWanting to look cool Celebrity endorsementsCelebrity endorsements Family members do itFamily members do it Look more matureLook more mature Too hooked to quitToo hooked to quit Curious Curious

Why Teens Begin UsingWhy Teens Begin Using

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Smoking FactsSmoking Facts

42% of teen smokers become regular 42% of teen smokers become regular smokers.smokers.

1/3 of smokers will die from tobacco 1/3 of smokers will die from tobacco related illness.related illness.

12-14 million people use smokeless 12-14 million people use smokeless tobacco.tobacco.– 1/3 are under the age of 21.1/3 are under the age of 21.– More than half start before the age of 13More than half start before the age of 13