2.  This life is a God given gift to us. We should try to enjoy
this life to the maximum.
 So lets do things which give pleasure to us and people
around us.
 Smoking or taking tobacco in any form gives momentary
pleasure and has harmful effects later.
 The amount of harm it does to our body is so high that it
can’t be repaired even after pouring lots of money on it
later.
 HEALTH IS WEALTH.
 So, Say NO to TOBACOO and AlCOHOL.

8. Patches and
irritation of
tongue

9. White patches
inside the
mouth.

10. Patches and
irritation on gums.
Discolouration of
teeth.

11. Tumours in
the mouth

16.  Like cigarettes, smokeless tobacco contains nicotine, which is an addictive chemical. When a
person attempts to eliminate their nicotine addiction, the body experiences intense withdrawal
effects and cravings for nicotine, making the quitting process much more challenging. There
are numerous detrimental health effects related to chewing tobacco, which are outlined below.
Chewing tobacco is highly addictive. In the duration of a half hour chew, the average
smokeless tobacco user ingests an amount of nicotine which is equivalent to the amount in 4
cigarettes. It would take nearly 60 cigarettes to equal the amount of nicotine in a single can of
chewing tobacco.
 Many users find it necessary to chew while they sleep because they have become entirely
dependent on the product.
 Chewing tobacco, also called smokeless tobacco or snuff, contains over 25 carcinogens or
cancer causing agents.
 Chewing tobacco increases the risk of oral cancers, throat and pharynx cancers. Oral cancers
include those of the lips, mouth, gums, cheeks and tongue. Many times these cancers develop
as unsightly tumors that need to be surgically removed. Quite often whole pieces of the jaw
and cheek need to be removed as well, leaving the smokeless tobacco user with a severe facial
disfigurement.
 In one study, as many as 91% of oral and throat cancer patients used smokeless tobacco.
 The oral cancer risk associated with those that use chewing tobacco is approximately 50 times
higher than that of the non tobacco users.

17.  Nearly 90% of oral tumors are caused by smokeless chewing tobacco.
 o Symptoms of oral cancers include sores that fail to heal, sores that bleed easily,
patches which are a whitish color, the formation of a lump or thickening in the
mouth, difficulty chewing or swallowing food or feeling a sens ation like something
is stuck in the throat.
 Chewing tobacco users may develop a condition called Leukoplakia. Leukoplakia
is a condition which results from continued irritation of the gums, tongue, and the
insides of the cheeks. This disease is usually identified by the appearance of thick,
whitish patches. Although Leukoplakia isn't painful, the patches may be sensitive to
the touch or aggravated by certain foods. Many patches of leukoplakia show signs
of precancerous cells and many cancerous tumors appear near areas of leukoplakia.
 Users of chewing tobacco are at an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
Cardiovascular diseases account for nearly 40% of all deaths annually. Nicotine
constricts blood vessels, raises blood pressure and reduces the amount of oxygen in
the blood stream, all of which have an effect on the heart and can contribute to
cardiovascular disease.
 Smokeless tobacco increase the risk and severity of gum and tooth disease. The
constant presence of tobacco eats the gum away from the root of the tooth, leaving
the tooth much more susceptible to cavities. Additionally, to mask the bitter taste of
tobacco, many manufacturers add sugar and other artificial ingredients. The
constant presence of sugar weakens the tooth enamel resulting in cavities. The
receding gum line also weakens the stability of the tooth, resulting in lose teeth
which eventually fall out.
 Chewing tobacco permanently discolors teeth and users suffer from halitosis,
constant bad breath.

18.  Drug effect
Vapours from volatile substances pass rapidly from the lungs to the brain,
causing depression of the central nervous system. Effects similar to acute
alcoholic intoxication occur within two to three minutes. Feelings of euphoria are
very common and some users report hallucinations. If inhalation (sniffing)
continues, there is further depression of the central nervous system, which leads
to loss of awareness, judgement and muscular coordination and eventual coma.
The intoxicating effects last for 15-60 minutes after sniffing ceases. Sniffers
often report a mild "hangover" for up to a day after use.
 Dependency
Tolerance develops so that, over time, larger and larger quantities of volatile
substance are required to produce the same effect.
 Withdrawal
Occasional mild physical withdrawal symptoms, such as headaches, have been
noted. However, psychological rather than physical dependence is more
common.
 Long-term use
Following regular use of volatile substances, "sniffers rash", memory impairment
and loss of concentration have been reported. With chronic use, loss of muscular
coordination, slurring of speech and vision impairment are common. However,
these effects are usually reversible if sniffing stops. Long-term heavy use (10
years or more) may lead to permanent brain damage. A small number of cases
involving permanent liver and kidney damage have also been reported