Tobacco (project 2)

TobaccoBY: Natalie

History Of Tobacco

The history of tobacco can be dated back to the Mayan Indians in approximately 800 A.D. Tobacco was grown and used by Native Americans for medicinal practices and religious ceremonies. European settlers from Spain, Italy, England, and France brought tobacco to North America. Where it became the first fresh crop. By the 1800’s tobacco was being smoked and chewed. Cigarette smoking became very popular during WW1 and WW2. In 1964, the dangers of tar and nicotine causing, lung cancer were reported by the Surgeon General. In 1965, the Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act was passed by congress. Every pack of cigarettes must have a label warning that cigarettes are hazardous to one’s health. By 1980, cigarettes with lower amounts of tar and nicotine, and improved filter were being sold. In 1984, Congress passed the Comprehensive Smoking Education Act dealing with warning labels on cigarettes.

Administering Tobacco

1. Tobacco can enter into the body by being smoked in cigarettes, pens, cigars, hookahs, and pipes. 2. It is chewed in chewing tobacco, dip, and gum. 3. It can also be sniffed through the nose in the form of snuff or nasal spray. 4. It can also be dissolved orally by using lozenges, orbs, sticks, and strips. 5. It may be absorbed into the skin through nicotine patches.

Street names

1. cigs2. smokes3. chew4. chewing tobacco5. dip6. plug7. snuff

Classification

1. Stimulants are substances that increase the level of alertness of the mind and body.2. Barbiturates are depressants for the central nervous system.3. Cannabis which is a hallucinogenic, stimulant, and depressant.4. Hallucinogens cause changes in emotion, thought, and consciousness.5. Antidepressants help with feelings of depression. 6. Depressants decrease the brain functions.7. Narcotics help relieve pain. Inhalants alter the mind. 8. Tobacco falls under the classification of a stimulant.

Chemicals in Tobacco

1. carbon monoxide 7. arsenic2. nicotine 8. methoprene3. tar 9. cadmium4. acetone 10. DDT5. freon 11. sulfuric6. maltitol 12. acid 13. cyanide

Harmful effects

1. Physically: it causes many forms of cancer, asthma, and heart disease. 2. Mentally: it is a calming effect that leads to addiction. 3. Socially: people that are craving tobacco usage can suffer from irritability and stress.4. One legal consequence is you will get fined if you sell tobacco to minors.

Short-term and long-term effects

1. Nervous System: short-term- effects or alertness, long-term- stroke 2. Cardiovascular System: short-term- increased blood pressure and increased heart rate, long-term- heart disease3. Digestive System: short-term- stomach irritation and gum disease, long-term- throat and mouth cancer4. Respiratory System: short-term- shortness of breath, long-term- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Possible medical use

1. It was used as a pain reliever by Native Americans.2. Today it is being researched for helping to improve cognitive abilities.

Mixing things with Tobacco

1. When tobacco is used with alcohol it puts the person at a greater risk for having cardiovascular disease and cancers of the mouth and throat.2. When it is mixed with other drugs the individual is at a greater risk for cancers and cardiovascular disease.

Effects on the family1. Secondhand smoke puts people at risk of heart disease and lung cancer. 2. Children are at the risk for ear infections, lower respiratory illness, asthma attacks, low birth weight for babies, and sudden infant death syndrome.3. If the user is pregnant their kids can have learning disabilities and behavioral problems.4. Children whose parents smoke are at risk of becoming smokers.5. The whole family is affected financially by the cost of tobacco and related products.

Works cited

1. http://healthliteracy.worlded.org/docs/tobacco/Unit1/2history_of.html

2. http://betobaccofree.hhs.gov/health-effects/

3. http://mrsras.edublogs.org/2011/03/10/street-names/

4. http://www.treatment4addiction.com/drugs/

5. http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/hl_tobacco

6. http://thechart.blogs.cnn.com/2012/01/09/could-a-nicotine-patch-slow-demefantia/

7. http://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/AA67/AA67.htm

8.http://www.nt.gov.au/health/healthdev/health_promotion/bushbook/volume2/chap1/tobacco.htm

9. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smoking_age

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