Chapter 8Tobacco

Lesson 5Saying No to Tobacco Use

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cold turkey Stopping all use of tobacco products immediately

In this lesson, you will be able to

list the reasons why it is good to be tobacco free.

explain how a person can get help to quit tobacco use.

name some benefits of being tobacco free.

practice refusal skills to avoid tobacco use.

Outlining

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Headings in this Lesson

• Tobacco Free: A Healthy Choice

• Benefits of Being Tobacco Free

• You Can Quit

• Getting Help

Tobacco Free: A Healthy Choice

Choosing not be use tobacco shows that you are taking responsibility for personal health.

Choose to spend time with others who are tobacco-free and practice your refusal skills for the time when someone offers you tobacco.

Benefits of Being Tobacco Free

Stayinghealthy

Clear, healthyskin

Fresh breath

Clean clothesand hair

Better sportsperformance

Savingmoney

Keeping theenvironment

healthy

You Can Quit

Once a person decides to quit, he or she may go through withdrawal.

Signs of withdrawal include nervousness, moodiness, difficulty sleeping, hunger, and cravings for nicotine.

You Can Quit

Tips for Kicking the Habit

List your reasons.

Set small goals.

Choose tobacco-free places to spend your time.

Change your tobacco-related habits.

Be physically active.

Keep trying.

Getting Help

Some people may choose to stop using tobacco cold turkey.

cold turkey Stopping all use of tobacco products immediately

In seven to fourteen days after quitting, there is no more nicotine in the body, but withdrawal symptoms may last longer.

Getting Help

Libraries and bookstores carry books that offer information on quitting tobacco use.

Users can find tips on quitting and support groups through the American Lung Association, the American Heart Association, and the American Cancer Society.

Resources for Quitting

Doctors are able to prescribe medication to help users quit.

What I Learned

Vocabulary Define cold turkey.

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What I Learned

Explain Describe how you can help someone becometobacco free.

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What I Learned

Identify List at least three benefits of being tobacco free.

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What I Learned

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Explain Describe how people who wish to stop usingtobacco can get help.

Thinking Critically

Analyze Why is it easier never to start smoking?

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Thinking Critically

Apply How would you influence a peer to make thechoice to quit smoking?

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