NicotineSerin Vurgun(:Forensics class

Introduction

• Nicotine is considered a stimulant drug. Nicotine is an addictive drug that is mostly contained in cigarettes.

Affects• Some short-term effects of

nicotine are increased heart rate, blood pressure, reduction in urine output, and decreased in reflex times.

• Some long-term effects of nicotine are increased risk of heart disease, coronary thrombosis, and peptic ulcers.

Short-term effects Long-term effects

Age requirement • In NY state the age to be able to buy cigarettes

is 18. • Even though the age limit is required 18 at least

certain places such as Rite Aid, CVS require minimum age of 27.

Who smokes?About 1.3 billion people smoke cigarettes.

Addiction* Nicotine is the tobacco plants

natural protection from insects. Nicotine is a very deadly drug it is said that “it is more lethal than a diamond rattlesnake’s venom”. Nicotine is a very addictive drug. Each cigarette contains about 10 milligrams of nicotine.

Treatment• (Electronic cigarettes) an electrical device that makes you feel like your smoking tobacco.

• (Nicotine Patch) a patch that transmits nicotine through the skin.

• (Nicotine gum) chewing gum that delivers nicotine to the body.

Statistics

• Around 4 million people die yearly worldwide, that’s approximately 11,000 people daily.

damages• Nicotine reaches the brain 10 seconds after smoke is

inhaled.

• Carbon monoxide attaches hemoglobin in red blood cells which prevent affected cells from carrying oxygen.

• People who smoke cigarettes have a high chance of getting lung cancer

• Smoking affects functions in the immune system and increases rate of respiratory infections.

•People who smoke have a Shorter lifespan.