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The Impact of Tobacco: A Student's Journey from Addiction to Recovery

This study explores the harmful effects of tobacco smoking, featuring an interview with an ex-smoker who began at age 16. He shares his early peer pressure experiences and the gradual progression of his addiction. After witnessing a relative suffer from lung cancer, he recognized the urgency to quit smoking for his health and relationships. The analysis includes factors contributing to smoking initiation and its adverse health impacts. The study emphasizes community awareness and prevention strategies to combat smoking among youth, advocating for healthier lifestyle choices.

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The Impact of Tobacco: A Student's Journey from Addiction to Recovery

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  1. “TFS” Students Society Health Officers KMA Boys Sec School Lyari

  2. Our Finding Study on Cancer due to Tobaco and its effects Interview with an ex-smoker, Gutka & Pan Eater

  3. Biography • Male • 28 years old • Started smoking at age 16 • More than 5 years of smoking habit

  4. The first time… • I was with my friends in school, my friends were smoking and persuaded me to smoke. • I rejected but they called me a “Coward” • I didn’t want to smoke, but I wanted to show that I was not a coward….. I Could not say ‘NO’

  5. In the trap… • Initially, I only smoked after my parents went out of the house, after school and in parties. • As time past by, I started smoking frequently. I used to start and end my day with a puff. • I used to get an urge to smoke in the morning, after meals, during recess time, after school, …..anytime!!

  6. What next? • Bad skin • My teeth turned yellow • Foul smell in my breath • My mood was bad mostly and I got agitated easily • I had frequent quarrels with siblings and parents • I lost interest in studies

  7. Came to my senses • I can never forget that day – A visit to my uncle in the hospital. He was suffering from lung cancer. • He was a heavy smoker for the past 20 years. He was regretting “Why I couldn’t say NO?” • A question appeared in my mind - “Would I suffer like him in future?” • The answer was “YES”…………. I must stop smoking

  8. What did I do? • I apologized to my parents • I asked for help from counselor • I set a quit date and threw away my cigarettes • I kept away from those friends who smoke • I had to be patient with the withdrawal symptoms – where I had headache, sore throat, dry mouth, lack of energy; I could think of nothing else but smoking • I kept myself busy to get over the feeling of smoking • I started concentrating on my studies

  9. My advice for young generation Don’t start SMOKING or else, you will regret……

  10. Analysis by Health Officer

  11. Why did he start smoking? • Curiosity • Peer pressure • Family Influence • Portraying “macho” and cool personality • Media influence - Cigarette advertisement

  12. Why was his health affected? • Bad Skin • Smoking restricts blood vessels. Therefore, it prevents oxygen and nutrients from getting to the skin. This makes the skin pale and unhealthy. • Yellow teeth and bad breath • Tar present in the cigarettes stains a smoker's teeth with brownish-yellow colour which also causes bad breath.

  13. Why was he changed? • Bad mood • Due to lack of nicotine in smokers’ body, he/she becomes anxious, agitated and restless. • Quarrels with parents and siblings • Due to bad mood, lack of interest in studies and increase in demand of pocket money.

  14. Our Learning • Smoking does not only causes health problems but also strain the family relationships. • We have to avoid smoking in order to have healthy life style.

  15. How can we help to reduce smoking in the community? • Organize anti-smoking campaign • Form a task force to educate community from time-to-time • Impose higher fine to students who are guilty of smoking • Counsel students who are trapped in the deadly trap

  16. Bibliography • http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/drug_alcohol/tobacco/smoking.html • http://www.aona.co.uk/addiction/smoking/the-effects • http://www.prn.usm.my/tobacco.html • http://www.infosihat.gov.my/Kempen%20Tak%20Nak/Buku%20Kecil/BK_Tak%20Nak_Eng.pdf

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