small facts on smokers:

.16%

of high scholars smoke

.7%

of middle scholars smoke

.7%

of all youth use smokeless tobacco

more than

.50%

aren't interested in quitting

.21%

are "very confident" they could quit

Small facts on drinkers:

28%

of teens said they drank in the past month

66%

of high scholars say it's easy to get alcohol

14%

say they've had 5+ alcoholic drinks in the past 2 weeks

65%

of high scholars say there's no harm in using marijuana

12%

of high scholars say they've misused a prescription drug

TobaccoFinely cut tobacco leaves rolled in thin paper for smoking.

Health ConcernNicotine is the primary component of tobacco, and is the primary reason tobacco is addictive.

Electronic Vapor Products (e-cigarettes)Devices used to vaporize active ingredients for the purpose of inhalation.

Health ConcernCurrently unregulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, so amount of nicotine is unknown. Nicotine is addictive in any form and lethal in high doses.

Chewing TobaccoSmokeless tobacco consumed by placing a portion of the tobacco between the cheek and gum or upper lip.

Health ConcernIt is highly addictive, containing high levels of nicotine and many cancer-causing chemicals. In addition to the cancer risk, other oral side effects include concerns with gums, teeth, and bad breath.

SnusFlavored smokeless tobacco.

Health ConcernSame risks as chewing tobacco, but faded sweeteners and flavors make it more appealing to youth.

CigarsTightly rolled bundle of dried and fermented tobacco leaf in a series of types, flavors, and sizes.

Health Concern

Health concerns With tobacco :

Health concerns with substances :

MarijuanaRecreational or medicinal drug.

Health ConcernLong-term side effects may include addiction, decreased mental ability.

Opioids (Fentanyl)A prescription drug typically used to treat patients with severe pain or to manage pain after surgery.

Health Concern50 to 100 times more potent than morphine, heroin, and other dangerous drugs.

InhalantsTypical products such as glue, spray cans, paints or sprays are inhaled.

Health ConcernInhalants are a serious risk to youth. Users can die the 1st, 10th or 100th time a product is misused as an inhalant.

Hallucinogens (LSD, Acid)A psychedelic drug known for its psychological effects.

Health ConcernUsed as an escape drug, with possible adverse psychiatric reactions such as anxiety, paranoia, and delusions.

MDMA (Molly, Ecstacy)A hallucinogen or stimulant.

Health ConcernRisks of overdose includes high blood pressure, faintness, panic attacks, and in severe cases, a loss of consciousness and seizures.

Synthetic Drugs (K2, Spice, Bath Salts)Man-made chemicals rather than natural ingredients.

Health Concern

tobacco health effects

Everyday, 1,500 kids become daily smokers, and one-third of them will die prematurely as a result.

Nicotine is highly addictive for youth and it's poisonous - it is a pesticide used on crops and can be deadly if ingested.

Youth smoking can lead to lungs not working as well and is related to poor lung growth, chronic coughing, and wheezing.

Tobacco use narrows blood vessels, strains the heart, decreases oxygen, and causes shortness of breath.

Teen tobacco use can cause unpleasant side effects such as increased phlegm, acne, colds, trouble sleeping, and excess facial hair on girls.