Smoking tutorial

• Nicotine content in cigarettes

  Cigarettes typically contain around 8 to 20 milligrams of nicotine
• Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS)


  A combination of the smoke exhaled by smokers and the smoke emitted from the burning end of tobacco products
• Toxic chemicals released from the burning end of a cigarette

  • Nicotine
  • Carbon monoxide
  • Formaldehyde
  • Hydrogen cyanide
  • Benzene
• Carcinogens


  Increase the risk of cancer
• Withdrawal effects of smoking


  • Irritability
  • Anxiety
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Increased appetite
  • Insomnia
• Behavioural therapy during quitting smoking

  Involves identifying triggers, developing coping strategies, setting goals, and seeking support from family, friends, or support groups
• Nicorette Transdermal Patches


  Available in strengths of 5mg, 10mg, and 15mg
• Nicorette QuickMist Spray


  A bottle contains approximately 150 sprays
• Directions for use of Nicorette products


  Vary by product but generally involve following the instructions provided in the package insert, including dosage and frequency of use
• Contrave


  A combination medication used for weight management, usual dose is one tablet twice daily, contraindications include uncontrolled hypertension, seizure disorder, and eating disorders, side effects may include nausea, constipation, headache, and insomnia
• Champix


  A prescription medication for smoking cessation, the dose typically starts with 0.5mg once daily for 3 days, then 0.5mg twice daily for 4 days, followed by 1mg twice daily, contraindications include history of seizures and severe renal impairment, side effects may include nausea, insomnia, and abnormal dreams
• Mainstream: smoke exhale by a smoker.

  Sidesteam smoke: smoke released from the burning end of a cigarette, cigar, or pipe.