Concepts of Chemical Dependency Chapter 16
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Angela0803 on October 12, 2011
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HMS 258 Case Management and Substance Abuse
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Tobacco Products and Nicotine Addiction
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 What was the cash crop of Virginia? | Tobacco is the cash crop of the state of Virginia. |
| Name 5 Compounds found in cigarette smoke. | carbon dioxide, ammonia, arsenic, acetone, and DDT, |
| When did tobacco companies first admit to how addictive cigarettes are? | Not until 1997 did companies admit that nicotine was extremely addictive. |
| Describe in detail who was James A. Bosnack. | James A. Bonsack invented a cigarette manufacturing machine that made 120 thousand cigarettes per day. By 1890 the price of domestic cigarettes had fallen to a nickel for a pack of 20. |
| What is the percentage of smokers that are addicted? | 90%-95% of smokers are addicted to nicotine. |
| How many chemicals can be found in cigarette smoke? | 4,700 |
| How many carcinogens can be found in cigarette smoke? | There are 60 Carcinogens in cigarette smoke |
| How long does it take for a nicotine for nicotine to reach the brain? | A single puff allows nicotine to reach the brain in less than 10 seconds. |
| How long is the biological half-life of nicotine? | Biological half-life of nicotine is about 2 hours. |
| What was once punishable by death in Germany? | In Germany public smoking was once punishable by death. |
| One third of the world's smokers are thought to reside in what country? | One third of the world's smokers are thought to be Chinese men. |
| How many states prohibited cigarettes in 1909? | Cigarettes were prohibited in 10 states by 1909 |
| How was tobacco used during colonial times? | Tobacco was used as Currency (bartered) |
| What percentage of alcohol and drug abusers smoke cigarettes? | 71% to 100% of alcohol and drug abusers smoke cigarettes. |
| How did ancient warriors use tobacco smoke? | Ancient warriors used the smoke from tobacco to distract their opponent during battle. |
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