ch 11 tobacco section 3

Question 1

why use tobacco?

Answer 1

family, friends, misconceptions, advertising glamour, curiosity, rebellion

Question 2

cost to fam and society?

Answer 2

fam- over $1,500 per year, low wages due to illness, medical bills, funeral costs
society- accidental fires and financial cost

Question 3

is selling tobacco under 18 legal?

Answer 3

its illegal which = a fine

Question 4

some tips for quitting

Answer 4

unhealthy, expensive, stinks,unattractive, damages skin

Question 5

Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT)

Answer 5

medicine that delivers small amount of nicotine to body to help person quit smoking

Question 6

how to quit

Answer 6

get started-> hange habits, set goals, get alternative

Question 7

Is refusing difficult ? how to not make it difficult?

Answer 7

its difficult, practicing effective refusal skills makes it easier to resist pressure

Question 8

Benefits of refusal

Answer 8

looking younger, feeling healthier , living longer

Question 9

use tobacco or not, choosing to live without tobacco dramatically improves a persons what?

Answer 9

quality of life