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.

Smokeless Tobacco

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

• Anatomy of a Cigarette

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.

Cigarette Ingredients

• Hydrogen cyanide has been used in prison executions and is found in cigarette smoke.