Why Quitting is Difficult Flashcards
What is nicotine?
An alkaloid that is contained in the leaves of plants
Nicotine is distributed quickly thorugh the bloodstream and crosses the…
blood-brain barrier
Nicotine reaches the brain within ____ seconds with inhalation
8-20
Elimination half-life of nicotine is around __ hours
2
Nicotine is metabolized in the…
liver
What is the effect of nicotine?
- Stimulates adrenal glands
- Increased heart rate, breathing activity, and blood pressure
- Pancreas produces less insulin - causing increased blood sugar
- Dopamine released
- Acetylcholine and Norepinephrine released – concentration and memory
- Increased levels of beta-endorphin – reducing anxiety
What does increased levels of beta-endorphin do?
reduces anxiety
The amount of nicotine absorbed by the body from smoking depends on:
- type of tobacco
- whether the smoke is inhaled
- whether a filter is used
Amount released into the body tends to be much greater in ___________ tobacco
smokeless
Research indicates development of brain continues to occur until the age of ____
25
Nicotine changes the way ________ are formed
synapses
- can harm the parts of the brain that control attention and learning
The nicotine in e-cigarettes and other tobacco products can also prime the adolescent brain for…
addiction to other drugs such as cocaine
How does nicotine impact youth/young adults?
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Mood disorders
- Addiction
- Difficulty paying attention
- Reduced impulse control
Why does the nicotine dependence cycle happen?
use of nicotine -> stimulates dopamine release -> causes pleasurable feeling -> repeated use of nicotine -> tolerance develops -> cycle starts over
Why does nicotine tolerance develop?
Body will create more nicotine receptor sites over time
What is the physiological part of tobacco dependence?
The addiction to nicotine
Use medications for cessation as the treatment
What is the behavioral part of tobacco dependence?
Start a behavior change program
_________ should address the physiological and the behavioral aspects of dependence
Treatment
What are the symptoms of withdrawal?
- Dizziness; 1-2 days
- Cravings for tobacco; first 2-3 days
- Chest tightness; few days
- Cough, dry throat; few days
- Difficulty concentrating; few days
- Insomnia; 1 week
- Constipation, stomach pain; 1-2 weeks
- Depressed mood, irritable; 1-4 weeks
- Fatigue; 2-4 weeks
- Hunger; several weeks
What are the benefits from quitting smoking for 20 minutes?
Blood pressure returns to normal
What are the benefits from quitting smoking for 8 hours?
Normal oxygen blood level
What are the benefits from quitting smoking for 24 hours?
Carbon monoxide eliminated from lungs – start to clear mucus
What are the benefits from quitting smoking for 48 hours?
- Nicotine is eliminated
- Smell and taste improve
What are the benefits from quitting smoking for 3 days?
- Lung capacity begins to improve
- Breathing become easier
What are the benefits from quitting smoking for 2-12 months?
Circulation improves
What are the benefits from quitting smoking for 5 years?
Risk of lung cancer decreases
What are the benefits from quitting smoking for 10-15 years?
Reduced risk of other cancers
Benefits of quitting smokeless tobacco…
Decreased risk for:
* oral, head and neck cancer
* tooth decay
* progression of gum recession
* high cholesterol
* high blood pressure
* heart attack or stroke
What are some of the assistance in cessation products?
- nicotine transdermal patches (23%)
- nicotine gum and lozenges (27%)
- non-nicotine vareniciline (22-24%)
- non-nicotine zyban (16%)
What do we ask someone who is smoking?
- ASK about tobacco USE
- ADVISE tobacco users to QUIT
- ASSESS READINESS to make a quit attempt
- ASSIST with the QUIT ATTEMPT
- ARRANGE FOLLOW-UP care
What do you ask about tobacco use?
◼ “Do you ever smoke or use any type of tobacco?”
◼ “Do you use any form of e-cigarette or vaping device?”
◼ “Do you, or does someone in your household smoke?”
If yes to these quesions…ask about the amount per day and for how long they have been smoking (access risk for lung cancer)