Tobacco is a plant that grows in many of the southern states of the U.S. It is a large leafed plant that is dried and either smoked (cigarettes, cigars and pipes) or placed in the mouth (chewing Tobacco and dip or snuff).
How it’s Used: Tobacco is either Smoked or chewed.
Effects: Nicotine is the poisonous, psychoactive drug contained in all Tobacco products. It stimulates the central nervous system and is highly addictive.
Side Effects
Short- and Long-Term Effects of Smoking Tobacco: Increased blood pressure and heart rate, Acute/chronic bronchitis, Diminished sense of smell/taste, Gastric ulcers, Premature and increased facial wrinkling, Emphysema, Heart disease, Cancer of the mouth, larynx, pharynx, esophagus, lungs, pancreas, cervix, uterus, and bladder
Short- and Long-Term Effects of Smokeless Tobacco: Increased blood pressure and heart rate, Tooth decay, Discolored teeth and gums, Bad breath, Gum ulcers, Gingavitis (gum disease), Tooth loss, Pre-cancerous lesions (white patches) on cheek and gums, Cancers of the mouth, tongue, lips, gums, throat, esophagus
Remedies
Here are some sites that offer remedies for drugs including Tobacco.
- DrugHelp.org is a private, non-profit information and referral network providing information on specific drugs and treatment options, and referrals to public and private treatment programs, self-help groups, family support groups and crisis centers throughout the United States.
- Narconon Drug Rehabilitation and Treatment for Addiction. High success rate. Offers Narconon Drug Prevention and Education Services.
- Church Of Scientology International Drug Solutions presents information on effective drug education, drug prevention and drug rehabilitation.
- Drug Education Council offers ways to prevent drug abuse and become better informed about current local and national community awareness efforts.
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