Caffeine and Tobacco Effects

Caffeine and Stimulants

• Caffeine is classified as a stimulant.
• Stimulants accelerate the transmission of messages in the body and induce intense feelings of happiness.

Tobacco and Its Effects

• Harmful chemicals in tobacco, aside from nicotine, include lead and arsenic.
• Immediate negative effects of tobacco use:
  • Coughing
  • Eye irritation
  • Bad breath
• Tobacco companies use tactics that associate smoking with happiness and excitement to attract users.

Health Risks Associated with Smoking

• Smoking is the leading preventable cause of death globally.
• Chewing tobacco leads to:
  • Bad breath
  • Blackened teeth and increased tooth decay.

Oral Health and Drug Overdose

• Leukoplakia refers to thickened white patches in the mouth, often linked to tobacco use.
• Overdosing is defined as the excessive use of a drug that can result in coma or death.

Secondhand Smoke and Smoking Statistics

• Secondhand smoke originates from two main sources:
  • Smoke emitted from a lit cigarette
  • Exhaled smoke from the smoker
• One can of chewing tobacco is equivalent to the nicotine in approximately 80 cigarettes.

Methods of Drug Administration

• Drugs can be consumed in various forms including:
  • Smoking
  • Chewing
  • Swallowing pills
  • Snorting
• Most individuals who do not smoke by the age of 19 are unlikely to start.

Environmental and Substance Classifications

• Meth labs pose environmental dangers by releasing harmful chemicals into the air.
• Alcohol is categorized as a depressant, which numbs and relaxes the body.

Misconceptions About Sobriety

• It is false that black coffee, fresh air, exercise, and cold showers effectively aid in becoming sober.

Drug Classifications

• Over-the-counter drugs can be purchased without a doctor’s prescription.
• Prescription drugs require a written order from a doctor and can only be acquired at a pharmacy.
• Nicotine is also classified as a stimulant.

Carcinogens and Cellular Structure

• A carcinogen is defined as a substance that causes cancer.
• Cilia are tiny hair-like structures that move cells or propel substances past cells.

Smoking Cessation

• If an individual stops smoking, the cilia in their respiratory system may eventually regenerate and regain function.