Nicotine - Answers highly addictive stimulant, major psychoactive substance in tobacco
products, turns brown when exposed to air (burned), increases production of adrenaline,
Carbon monoxide - Answers a gas found in tobacco smoke, reduces the bloods ability to carry
oxygen->causes O2 deprivation
Health hazards of tobacco use - Answers Lung cancer-leading cause of death in US, can take
years to develop, Depends on factors-amount smoked, when started smoking, inhaling deeply-,
Health hazards of chewing tobacco - Answers Leukoplakia-leathery white patches inside mouth
when in contact with juices, some develop into oral cancer, contracting cancer is quicker b/c
nicotine absorbed fastest
Smoking and heart disease - Answers 1/3 all tobacco related deaths are heart disease, smokers
have 70% higher death rate from H.D., Smoking adds 10 years to the arteries-encourages plaque
buildup, can contribute to irregular rhythms,
Platelet Ahdesiveness - Answers sticking together of RBC that is associated with blood clots
Smoking risks for women - Answers if taking contraceptives->increased risk for blood clots,
heavier menstrual bleeding, longer cramps,
Who is smoking? - Answers Adult, smoking on the decline for college aged, below poverty level,
Native Americans
Smoking cessation - Answers only 4-7% succeed, if before age 40->reduces risk of death b/c
smoking by 90%, Quitting cold turkey, Gradual reduction of smoking levels, Short Term
programs,
Nicotine Withdrawl - Answers symptoms and intense tobacco cravings suffered by nicotine
addicts who stop use,
Nicotine replacement or smoking cessation meds are useful->chewing gums and patches, nasal
sprays, Chantix,
View of addiction in the past - Answers thought it was at fault of the person
View of addiction now - Answers seen as a a mental disorder
Withdrawl - Answers series of temporary physical and psychological symptoms that occur when
an addict abruptly abstains from addictive chemical or behavior
Receptor sites - Answers where the neurotransmitter, such as dopamine, binds to
Theories of addiction - Answers Compulsion-characterized by obsession with the behavior, Loss