nicotine and chewing tobacco by https://padlet.com/jbokar/ip6y94eppy0p Jessica Bokar en-us 2019-06-04 17:23:31 UTC 2025-12-05 01:16:56 UTC hello@padlet.com Definition jbokar https://padlet.com/jbokar/ip6y94eppy0p/wish/365653003 -is a custom that was introduced to European settlers by Native Americans 

-used as a medicine and stimulant for at least 2,000 years 
-chewing tobacco looks like brown gum

-nicotine loos like brown and yellow wheat

-sometimes called "smokes", "butt", "ciggies", "stogs", "stogies", "stokes", "snouts",or  "tabs".]]> 2019-06-04 17:33:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jbokar/ip6y94eppy0p/wish/365653003 What are the immediate effects? jbokar https://padlet.com/jbokar/ip6y94eppy0p/wish/365657852 - It acts as a stimulant in small doses, but in larger amounts blocks the action of autonomic nerve and skeletal muscle cells. Nicotine is also used in insecticides

-Long term effects-  increased risk of stroke and brain damage.
-affects the body and mind-  Nicotine acts in the brain by stimulating the adrenal glands to release the hormone epinephrine (adrenaline) and by increasing levels of the chemical messenger dopamine.Tobacco smoking can lead to lung cancer, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema. Regular doses of nicotine lead to changes in the brain, which then lead to nicotine withdrawal symptoms when the supply of nicotine decreases

-Emotional- nicotine improves mood and concentration, decreases anger and stress, relaxes muscles and reduces appetite. ]]> 2019-06-04 17:49:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jbokar/ip6y94eppy0p/wish/365657852 Signs of addiction jbokar https://padlet.com/jbokar/ip6y94eppy0p/wish/365920086 -Requiring more tobacco to feel satisfaction,Experiencing withdrawal symptoms, such as irritability, Using tobacco in larger amounts than intended, Having a desire to quit or decrease use but being unable to do so, Experiencing cravings and intense urges to use tobacco, Continued tobacco use despite awareness of consequences and health risks

Physical addiction- Even though you've developed health problems with your lungs or your heart, you haven't been able to stop. You've made one or more serious, but unsuccessful, attempts to stop.

Psychological addiction-Depression, Sadness or grief, A sense of loss, Frustration, Impatience, Anger, Anxiety, Irritability, Trouble concentrating, Restlessness or boredom

Side effects-Hiccups or belching.Dizziness.Upset stomach or nausea.Throat or mouth soreness.Watery eyes.Watery or dry mouth, Headache, Constipation.

Tolerance-Repeated exposure to nicotine results in the development of tolerance, the condition in which higher doses of a drug are required to produce the same initial effect. Nicotine is metabolized fairly rapidly, disappearing from the body in a few hours.
Withdrawal-Nicotine withdrawal usually lasts only a month or so. You could be fighting the mental battle against cigarettes for a long time.



]]> 2019-06-05 17:40:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jbokar/ip6y94eppy0p/wish/365920086 Who's is most likely to abuse this drug and why? jbokar https://padlet.com/jbokar/ip6y94eppy0p/wish/366408396 Most people pick up nicotine products based on a cultural perception that it is cool. Studies have shown that teens who see actors smoking in movies are more likely to pick up the habit. Most people who use tobacco started in their teens.]]> 2019-06-07 17:48:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jbokar/ip6y94eppy0p/wish/366408396 Rehabilitation jbokar https://padlet.com/jbokar/ip6y94eppy0p/wish/366409121 While you might not find rehab centers that specifically treat nicotine addiction or cigarette smoking, however, most facilities designed to treat alcohol and drug addiction are equipped to treat nicotine dependence.]]> 2019-06-07 17:52:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jbokar/ip6y94eppy0p/wish/366409121 Dose this drug present a problem for our community? jbokar https://padlet.com/jbokar/ip6y94eppy0p/wish/366409445 As Life Science mentions, there is also evidence that e-cigarettes can have a substantial effect on blood vessels and can increase people's risk of heart attack. In addition to high levels of nicotine, e-cigarette liquids also contain Propylene glycol and glycerin, which can irritate the user's eyes and airways.]]> 2019-06-07 17:54:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jbokar/ip6y94eppy0p/wish/366409445