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TobaccoNicotine: An addictive drug found in tobacco leaves
Addictive Drug: A substance that causes physiological and psychological dependence
Stimulant: A drug that increases the actions of the CNS
Carcinogen: A chemical known to cause cancer
TobaccoCarbon Monoxide: A colorless, odorless, poisonous gas found in cigarette smoke.
Tar: A thick, stick, dark fluid that is produced when tobacco burns
Smokeless Tobacco: tobacco that is placed in the mouth. (Dip, Chew, Snuff)
Leukoplakia: Thick white leathery spots in the mouth. Pre-cancerous cells.
TobaccoShort term effects: Withdrawal symptoms; headaches, nervousness, trembling.Irregular heart rate Taste buds and appetite suppressed Yellow teeth, fingernails, and smelly hair and clothing.
TobaccoLong term effects: Chronic bronchitis…cilia rendered ineffectiveEmphysema…air sacs can’t absorb O2 Lung Cancer…Heart Disease & Stroke Weakened immune system
Cigarette Ingredients• Toluene is found in Dynamite, Gasoline
& cigarette smoke.
• Formaldehyde preserves the dead & is found in cigarette smoke.
• Geraniol is found in pesticides & cigarettes.
• Acetone removes nail polish & is found in cigarette smoke.
Cigarette Ingredients• Hydrazine is found in rocket fuel &
cigarettes.
• Cadmium is found in batteries & cigarettes.
• Cinnemaldyhyde is found in pest repellant & cigarettes.
• Methanol is found in antifreeze & cigarettes.
Cigarette Ingredients
• Urea is found in urine, sweat & cigarettes.
• Naphthalene, an ingredient in mothballs- - is also found in cigarette smoke.
• Benzene, arsenic and cyanide are all poisons found in cigarette smoke.