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JOURNAL List 5 reasons why you think some teens start to use tobacco. Choosing to be Tobacco Free. The good news: - The majority of young teens don’t smoke, in addition, smoking amongst high school students has declined. The bad news:
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JOURNAL List 5 reasons why you think some teens start to use tobacco.
The good news: - The majority of young teens don’t smoke, in addition, smoking amongst high school students has declined. The bad news: • Each day 4,800 teens try their first cigarette. • Of this group, 2,000 will become regular smokers. • 1/3 of this group will die from smoking related diseases.
Why teens start smoking: Internal Influences: Stress Weight Image Peer Acceptance Independence
Why teens start smoking cont….. External Influences: • Imitate role model • Peer Pressure • Entertainment • Advertising • Family Members/Adults
HOW NOT TO START 1. Choose friends who don’t use tobacco • Avoid situations where is present. 3. Use refusal skills: NO, EXCUSE, WALK AWAY
Strategies for Quitting 1. Cold Turkey – stopping all at once 2. Nicotine Patch - a medication that allows tobacco users to give up tobacco right away while gradually cutting down on the nicotine.
E – Cigarettes (electronic cigarettes): • Contain zero tobacco • Device heats up liquid nicotine and turns to vapor. • Alternative to inhaling tobacco smoke. • Different levels of nicotine cartridges are purchased.