NICOTINE

Nicotine is the addictive ingredient in

tobacco – 90% of smokers become

dependent

C. Everett Koop claimed that nicotine

dependence is as powerful as

heroin and cocaine dependence

In 1988, the American Psychiatric

Association recognized nicotine

dependency as a disorder

THE MAJORITY OF ADULTS DEPENDENT ON

NICOTINE STARTED SMOKING BEFORE AGE 18.

A.True

B.False

True

False

13%

87%

TRENDS IN CIGARETTE SALES

LESS THAN HALF AS MANY ADULTS SMOKE

TODAY COMPARED WITH 40 YEARS AGO.

A.True

B.False

True

False

41%

59%

PHARMACOLOGY OF NICOTINE

• Absorption & Metabolism

• Physiological Effects

• Behavioral Effects

• Nicotine Dependence

THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE DYING FROM

TOBACCO-RELATED ILLNESSES IS ABOUT THE

SAME AS PEOPLE DYING FROM ALCOHOL-

RELATED ILLNESSES.

A.True

B.False

True

False

73%

27%

SMOKERS ARE MORE LIKELY TO DIE FROM

HEART DISEASE THAN FROM LUNG CANCER.

A.True

B.False

True

False

36%

64%

PEOPLE WHO STOP SMOKING BY AGE 35 AVOID

90% OF THE HEALTH RISKS ATTRIBUTED TO

TOBACCO.

A.True

B.False

True

False

45%

55%

Adverse health effects

TOBACCO UNDER ATTACK

Adverse health effects

Secondhand smoke

Smoking and pregnancy

Advertising

Public Education

HAPPY FRIDAY

WHAT DO YOU HAVE PLANNED FOR THE WEEKEND?

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B. Time with friends

C. Travel

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