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1.     Studies have shown that the majority of people who make it to their ___________ _______________ without ever smoking a cigarette are unlikely to ever pick up the habit.
     early twenties
2.     The tobacco companies look at the billions they spend on advertising as a(n)____________________ .
     investment
3.     Big money spent to push tobacco on ________________ ____________________ ensures a flow of new, life-long customers.
     young people
4.     What is the most addictive chemical in all tobacco products? a.) tar b.) methane c.) nicotine d.) tobacco leaf
     c.) nicotine
5.     What parts of the body does nicotine affect the most? a.) lung tissue, airways, brain b.) brain, heart, blood vessels c.) tongue, gums, inside the cheek
     b.) brain, heart, blood vessels
6.     Chronic bronchitis is an illness associated with using tobacco in which of the following ways? a.) chewing tobacco b.) dipping snuff c.) smoking cigarettes
     c.) smoking cigarettes
7.     Cigarette smoking results in a carcinogenic _______________ build-up in the lungs. a.) leukoplakia b.) cilia c.) lesion d.) tar
     d.) tar
8.     The chemical toxins in smokeless tobacco are six times stronger than those found in cigarettes. True or false?
     true
9.     It takes many years of using smokeless tobacco to acquire recessed gums and ugly lesions. True or false?
     false--Oral complications can occur after just a few months of using smokeless tobacco products.
10.     Tobacco use kills more people each year than alcohol, heroin, crack, automobile and airplane accidents, murders, suicides, and AIDS combined. True or false?
     true
11.     What are some of the legal consequences for anyone under the age of eighteen?
     Depending on the state, a person under the age of 18 can be fined up to one thousand dollars, lose his or her driver's license, or even be imprisoned.
12.     What are some good substitutes for a tobacco craving?
     eating healthy snacks, like carrots, and drinking water
13.     Why is it helpful to change one's routine when trying to quit using tobacco?
     In order to quit a tobacco habit, you must practice behavior modification. This may involve seeking out a new social group or finding new activities, and adjusting your attitude. Creating tobacco-free routines is an active step toward kicking the habit.
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