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Understanding Tobacco Addiction

Learn about the process of tobacco addiction, different types of dependence, symptoms of withdrawal, and strategies to quit smoking.

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Understanding Tobacco Addiction

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  1. Chapter 13 Tobacco Lesson 3 Tobacco Addiction Click for: >> Main Menu >> Chapter 13 Assessment Teacher’s notes are available in the notes section of this presentation. Next >>

  2. A process in which the body needs more and more of a drug to get the same effect • tolerance A type of addiction in which the body itself feels a direct need for a drug • physicaldependence An addiction in which the mind sends the body a message that it needs more of a drug • psychologicaldependence

  3. Physical and psychological reactions that occur when someone stops using an addictive substance • withdrawal • nicotinereplacementtherapies (NRT) Products that assist a person in breaking a tobacco habit A return to the use of a drug after attempting to stop • relapse

  4. In this lesson, you will learn to • explainhow a person becomes addicted to tobacco. • identifythe different types of dependence that occur as a result of tobacco use. • describethe symptoms of withdrawal.

  5. Sequencing Make a flow diagram that outlines the steps in the addiction process.

  6. Tobacco’s Web of Addiction Tobacco is as addictive as heroin or cocaine. Tobacco use soon becomes a habit, which can lead to addiction. The best way to prevent tobacco addiction is to never start using tobacco.

  7. Tolerance and Dependence As the body gets used to nicotine, it develops a tolerance to the drug. tolerance A process in which the body needs more and more of a drug to get the same effect

  8. Tolerance and Dependence The cravings that result from a physical dependence can only be satisfied by more nicotine. physical dependence A type of addiction in which the body itself feels a direct need for a drug

  9. Tolerance and Dependence Someone with a psychological dependence may feel that he or she needs nicotine to perk up or relax. psychological dependence An addiction in which the mind send the body a message that it needs more of drug

  10. Tolerance and Dependence Ninety percent of the people who start smoking become addicted. Teens who use tobacco are much more likely to use drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, and alcohol.

  11. Breaking the Tobacco Habit Prepare to stop. Get support and encouragement. Find out about health services. Change your daily routine. Follow a healthy lifestyle.

  12. Withdrawal When a person stops using tobacco, he or she may experience symptoms of withdrawal. withdrawal Physical and psychological reactions that occur when someone stops using an addictive substance

  13. Withdrawal

  14. Withdrawal Nicotine replacement therapies (NRT) reduce the amount of nicotine in the body slowly. nicotine replacement therapies (NRT) Products that assist a person in breaking a tobacco habit

  15. Dealing with Relapse Many people who decide to quit suffer a relapse within the first three months of quitting. relapse A return to the use of a drug after attempting to stop Most people attempt to quit several times before they succeed.

  16. Lesson 3 Review What I Learned VocabularyDefine tolerance. How does a tolerance to nicotine form?

  17. Lesson 3 Review What I Learned RecallExplain the difference between physical dependence and psychological dependence.

  18. Lesson 3 Review What I Learned Give ExamplesWhat are the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal?

  19. Lesson 3 Review Thinking Critically AnalyzeWhat specific dangers does trying tobacco pose for teens?

  20. Lesson 3 Review Thinking Critically SynthesizeHow do nicotine replacement therapies help a person stop smoking?

  21. Lesson 3 Review Thinking Critically ApplyMadison’s mother has been trying to quit smoking, but has had several relapses. What can Madison do to help her mother quit smoking?

  22. End of Chapter 13 Tobacco Lesson 3 Tobacco Addiction Click for: >> Main Menu >> Chapter 13 Assessment

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