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Smoking and Tobacco Cessation (how to quit smoking). November 2018. Tobacco : Quick Facts. Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death in the United States Smoking causes more deaths each year than the following causes combined:
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Smoking and Tobacco Cessation(how to quit smoking) November 2018
Tobacco: Quick Facts • Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death in the United States • Smoking causes more deaths each year than the following causes combined: • HIV, illegal drug use, alcohol use, car accidents, gun related incidents
How tobacco affects your body: Brain Nicotine in tobacco changes the chemistry in your brain so you crave more nicotine, causing addiction! Throat Cigarettes, cigars, and smokeless tobacco can cause cancer of the throat and larynx Muscles and Joints Smoking keeps oxygen from getting into muscles making you feel weak
How tobacco affects your body: Eyes and Ears Smoking can cause eye problems including blindness Smoking is also related to hearing loss Lungs Cigarette smoking causes lung cancer It is also a major cause of bronchitis and emphysema
5 D’s for Quitting • Delay urge—cravings will pass • Drinkplenty of water • Distract yourself • Deepbreathing • Discuss feelings with a friend or medical provider
Featured Athlete Josh Hauser Men’s Basketball Scored the most points in a half in CMA history (30) Averaging 23 per game From Thousand Oaks CA.
How tobacco affects your body: Heart The nicotine in cigarettes, cigars, and smokeless tobacco narrows blood vessels. This forces your heart to work harder and raises blood pressure Smoking can block arteries, causing heart attacks and strokes Other organs Smoking increases the risk of cancer of the bladder, kidney, pancreas, stomach and reproductive organs
MYTH E-Cigarettes • E-cigarettes are safe and don’t have any toxins REALITY E-cigarettes deliver nicotine and low levels of toxins and chemicals. Many of the same chemicals found in tobacco products http://cyanonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Vapes-Black.pdf
Nicotine • Nicotine is naturally found in tobacco • More people in the US are addicted to nicotine than anyotherdrug • Nicotine withdrawal symptoms may include: • Irritability, anxiety, and anger • Difficulty thinking • Craving tobacco • Hunger symptoms
Nicotine • The average user may quit up to 9 times before being successful, and may require assistance • Individuals who have not tried nicotine before age 25 are far less likely to ever use it • Those who have an addiction may battle cravings indefinitely
How tobacco affects your body: Skin and Hair Smoking causes people to get wrinkles and lose hair at a younger age Mouth and Teeth Tobacco makes your teeth yellow and gives you bad breath Tobacco can also cause gum disease and mouth cancer
MYTH E-Cigarettes • E-cigarettes produce a harmless water vapor. There’s no secondhand vapor. REALITY E-cigarettes do produce a vapor that has nicotine, harmful chemicals, and toxins known to cause cancer. http://cyanonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Vapes-Black.pdf
Quit Tips: Quitting is a Process • Ask for support • Make a quit plan • Call a smokers hotline • Identify triggers • Explore prescription options
RECENT RESULTS • Men’s Basketball • Lost 114-125 vs Multnomah University • Lost 72-81 vs Corban University • Rugby • Won 22-21 vs University of California Irvine • Women’s Basketball • Won 55-49 vs #7 ranked Eastern Oregon University!
Free phone based cessation service 1800-NO-BUTTS
Featured Athlete David Henderson Men’s Soccer Most saves per game in NAIA (9.8) IBL major Known as Hendo
Quit Tips: Quitting is a Process • Make a list of reasons to quit • Throw away all tobacco • Reward yourself for success • Keep trying!
Quit Smoking Coach • Looking for some free 1-on-1 support or coaching? • Call:1-800-QUIT-NOW • https://teen.smokefree.gov/800quitNow.aspx
Upcoming Events • Men’s Crew • Sat. Nov 10th in Foster City @ 9AM • Men’s Basketball • Fri. Nov 9th in the gym vs Portland Bible College @ 7PM • Sat Nov 10th in the gym vs University of Saint Katherine @ 7:30 PM • Rugby • Sat Nov. 10th at Bodnar field vs Sonoma State @ noon • Women’s Crew • Sat. Nov 10thin Foster City @ 9AM • Women’s Basketball • Fri. Nov 9thin the gym vs CAL Miramar University @ 3PM • Sun. Nov 11th at University of Santa Cruz @ 4 PM
MYTH E-Cigarettes E-cigarettes are not addictive REALITY Nicotine is poison and a highlyaddictive drug. Nicotine is one of the main ingredients in e-cigarettes and tobacco products http://cyanonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Vapes-Black.pdf
Would you smoke from a ship stack? Then why even think about lighting up? Cigarette smoke contains 10 timesmore pollutants than the exhaust from a diesel engine http://cyanonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Humvee-Card-Front.jpg
5 D’s for Quitting • Delay urge—cravings will pass • Drinkplenty of water • Distract yourself • Deepbreathing • Discuss feelings with a friend or medical provider
Remember: it took a long time to become a smoker, so it will take some time to break free from the habit You are in control, not the craving!
Free phone based cessation service 1800-844-CHEW
2 R’s for Quitting • Remind—Go over your reasons to quit • Refuse—Think: it’s not that you can’t smoke, it’s that you don’t want to smoke
Resources to Help You Quit • Visit https://www.smokefree.gov/for tips on nicotine replacement therapy, quitting apps, daily challenges, and access to experts! • Check out www.tobaccofreesolano.gov for local resources