Local News Update
From Jason Camarena
How can smoke affect people
What Kind of Stuff is in a Cigarette
Acetone– Used in solvents like nail polish remover
Ammonia– Adds flavor and enhances the effect of nicotine.
Benzene– Used as a solvent in fuel and in industry.
Cadmium– A highly poisonous metal that is also used to make batteries.
Carbon Monoxide– An odorless gas that’s lethal in large doses.
Formaldehyde– Used to preserve dead bodies, it’s a carcinogen that causes respiratory and gastrointestinal problems.
Hydrogen Cyanide- “It is among the most toxic chemicals found in tobacco smoke. Short-term exposure can lead to headaches, dizziness, nausea and vomiting.”
Lead- “Lead is highly toxic metal capable of causing serious damage to the brain, kidneys, nervous system and red blood.
Mercury– Yep, the stuff in thermometers.
Tar– It’s the stuff that actually transports many of the other chemicals contained in cigarette smoke directly into the body.
Nicotine- The chemical that makes cigarettes as addictive as they are– as additive as cocaine and heroin.