Tobacco smoke contains more than 7,000 chemicals, some of which contribute to tobacco dependence.[1] However, nicotine is the major chemical component in tobacco that is responsible for addiction.[2] Nicotine can be readily absorbed through the mucosa of the mouth, nose, and lungs. It can also be readily absorbed through the skin.[2] With tobacco smoking, nicotine reaches the brain in 10 seconds.[1] Once in the brain, nicotine stimulates the release of the neurotransmitter dopamine, which is primarily responsible for the positive reinforcing aspects of nicotine addiction.[2] The effects of nicotine exposure on the brain give rise to dependence and withdrawal responses.[1] Nicotine addiction is the fundamental reason that individuals persist in using tobacco products, and this persistent use contributes to many diseases.[2]
Tobacco use affects nearly every organ of the body.[3] Tobacco smoke contains at least 70 chemical carcinogens that can cause damage to a cell’s …show more content…
The smoke and tobacco-free policy prohibited the use, sale, distribution, and promotion of any smoking and tobacco products anywhere on campus property at all times. In conjunction to the tobacco-free policy implementation, campus tobacco cessation services including individual counseling and pharmacotherapy interventions were offered to students to assist them in quitting tobacco use.
Studies have shown the effects of smoke and tobacco-free policies on the prevalence of smoking and tobacco use on campus. University smoke-free policies significantly decreased student smoking prevalence from 16.5% to 12.8% after 1 year and from 9.5% to 7% after 3 years.[8,9] Moreover, totally smoke-free workplaces were associated with reductions in prevalence of smoking of 3.8% and 3.1 fewer cigarettes smoked per day per continuing
Tobacco use affects nearly every organ of the body.[3] Tobacco smoke contains at least 70 chemical carcinogens that can cause damage to a cell’s …show more content…
The smoke and tobacco-free policy prohibited the use, sale, distribution, and promotion of any smoking and tobacco products anywhere on campus property at all times. In conjunction to the tobacco-free policy implementation, campus tobacco cessation services including individual counseling and pharmacotherapy interventions were offered to students to assist them in quitting tobacco use.
Studies have shown the effects of smoke and tobacco-free policies on the prevalence of smoking and tobacco use on campus. University smoke-free policies significantly decreased student smoking prevalence from 16.5% to 12.8% after 1 year and from 9.5% to 7% after 3 years.[8,9] Moreover, totally smoke-free workplaces were associated with reductions in prevalence of smoking of 3.8% and 3.1 fewer cigarettes smoked per day per continuing