NICOTINE

WHAT IS NICOTINE

• It is a chemical found in products such as cigarettes, chewing tobacco, and vapes
• Highly addictive

HOW THE BODY GETS IT

• Nicotine can be inhaled through cigarettes and vapes.
• It can also be chewed through chewing tobacco

WHAT IT DOES

• Creates blood clots, raises blood pressure, changes heart rate
• Causes plaque to form on the artery walls
• Makes lung spasms
• Increased risk of stroke
• Increases dopamine

HOW IT IS MADE

• It is made from tobacco and is processed synthetically

WHY IT WAS CREATED

• It was thought to be medicinal by some people while others thought it was toxic

POPULARIZATION

• It was widespread by the 1600’s and as time went on it became more and more publicized.

LIFE

• It affects the people around you because some people don’t want to be around someone who smells like cigarette smoke

LIFE EXPECTANCY

• If you smoke you’ll have 10 years less than non smokers

IS IT COMMON

• It is very common because it is legal and it is sold at stores.

WHY DO PEOPLE USE IT

• People use it because they like the feeling that it gives them and it helps relieve stress. They also use it because it increases memory and concentration.

IS THERE HELP

• Yes there is help you could go to rehab or you can try to help yourself.
• If you want to prevent further use then don’t buy it.

SHOULD YOU USE IT?

• No you shouldn’t, but it’s up to you.