Effects of Nicotine by

Me!

jkleebachmancilla — 2024-11-10 04:17:53 UTC

My names jasmine, im 18 years old and graduated high school last may, i've always loved the natural lifestyle so when I heard about the integrative health program I knew it was perfect for me, and Im so grateful to be learning how to help myself and others, I hope to eventually get my IHP degree.

Nicotine

jkleebachmancilla — 2024-11-10 04:20:56 UTC

Nicotine is a stimulant and chemical found in tobacco that causes the addiction. When someone uses nicotine it enters the bloodstream and travels to the brain. Nicotine stimulates the release of neurotransmitters, specifically dopamine, a hormone associated with motivation and pleasure. Nicotine addiction hijacks the brains reward pathway by influencing the release of dopamine. Over time the brain associates smoking with pleasure which leads to cravings and dependency on nicotine to keeps those feelings of reward.

"An estimated 8.7% of 8^th graders and 15.1% of 10^th graders, and 24.8% of 12^thgraders reported any nicotine use in the past 30 days."

truth initiative

jkleebachmancilla — 2024-11-12 02:26:13 UTC

truth initiative is a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing youth nicotine addiction and promoting quitting smoking through their "truth" anti-tobacco campaign.

"Most smokers — nearly 70 percent — say they want to quit, and the youth e-cigarette use crisis has created a major need for information on how to quit vaping, particularly among teens and young adults."

https://www.thetruth.com/quit

why I chose this focus topic

jkleebachmancilla — 2024-11-12 02:32:48 UTC

I chose this topic because of the amount of people I know with a nicotine addiction, and about every time I ask if they'd ever quit, 90% of the time they say yes, and just don't know where to start. I also chose this topic because I have two younger siblings, that I worry about.

future

jkleebachmancilla — 2024-11-12 02:34:56 UTC

I would love for my future to be an activist in helping others quit and educate them on this topic, specifically middle and high schoolers. And if I chose to get my coaching certification I hope to expand my knowledge with other addictive substances and help people with their addiction.

conclusion

jkleebachmancilla — 2024-11-12 02:35:17 UTC

Nicotine addiction causes a bunch health risks, and quitting nicotine not only improves physical health but also mental well-being and overall quality of life. With a strong support system, digital health tools, and personalized medication you can quit or introduce this to someone to help them quit.

Benefits of quitting

jkleebachmancilla — 2024-11-12 19:54:51 UTC

Minutes- Heart rate drops.

1 to 12 months- Coughing and shortness of breath decrease.

5 to 10 years- Added risk of cancers of the mouth, throat, and voice box drops by half.

Risk of stroke decreases.

10 years- Risk of cancers of the bladder, esophagus, and kidney decreases.

20 years- Risk of cancers of the mouth, throat, and voice box drops to close to that of someone who does not smoke.

how to quit or how to help someone quit

jkleebachmancilla — 2024-11-19 05:58:01 UTC

getting ready
support
learning new skills and behaviors
medication
be prepared for difficult situations

Sources

jkleebachmancilla — 2024-11-19 18:40:05 UTC

NIDA. 2020, January 1. Is nicotine addictive?. Retrieved from https://nida.nih.gov/publications/research-reports/tobacco-nicotine-e-cigarettes/nicotine-addictive on 2024, November 18

Benefits of Quitting Smoking . cdc.gov. (2024, May 15). https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/about/benefits-of-quitting.html

Unlock a life without tobacco. 5 Keys for Quitting - QuitAssist®. (2004). https://www.quitassist.com/5-keys-for-quitting.htm?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAACRrKPp3B1mhromW8845XoWclY1_i&gclid=Cj0KCQiAi_G5BhDXARIsAN5SX7pU0Sgiy1za_yw8XV4IH5PQFwXmwTcr4w3uuBxnuKlem6yjVwnY65gaAvD7EALw_wcB

Quitting smoking / vaping. Truth Initiative. (n.d.). https://truthinitiative.org/research-resources/topic/quitting-smoking-vaping