Feel It: Tobacco.  

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Tobacco.
Many people don’t quit smoking because they think it’s too hard, and it’s true that for most people quitting isn’t easy. After all, the nicotine in cigarettes is a powerfully addictive drug. But with the right approach, you can overcome the cravings.Smokers often start smoking because friends or family do. But they keep smoking because they get addicted to nicotine, one of the chemicals in cigarettes and smokeless tobacco.

خ do you imagine that your child is using tobacco? Find out why your child is smoking or using other forms of tobacco. Ask questions to find out what kind he or she is using.Try to avoid threats and ultimatums. Show interest. Find out what changes can be made in his or her life to help your child quit using tobacco.If you use tobacco yourself, try to quit. If you did smoke or use other forms of tobacco and have already quit, tell your child what it was like for you. Personalize the little problems around tobacco use and the big challenge of quitting. Teens and pre-teens often believe they can quit whenever they want, but research shows most teens never do. Try to share these facts with them in a non-threatening way.Support your child if they’re trying to quit. Both you and your child might need to prepare for the mood swings and crankiness that can come with nicotine withdrawal.

Survey  data on the prevalence of use of oral snuff (toombak) and cigarette consumption according to various demographic factors are needed in the Sudan.

A house to house cross-sectional survey of a random population sample of 4,535 households was performed. Of the 23,367 household members identified, 21,648 (92.6%) eligible individuals were questioned about tobacco use.
Among children and adolescents (4–17 years) prevalence of tobacco use was quite low (2%, range 1–2%), but there was an abrupt increase up to 25% in late adolescence. Among the adult population aged 18 years and older the prevalences of toombak use (34%) and cigarette smoking (12%) among males were significantly higher than among females (2.5 and 0.9%, respectively).

In view of the high prevalence of tobacco use, especially of toombak, among the population surveyed, there is an urgent need to educate the public on the health consequences of these habits.

Sudan ratified WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control on October 31,2005 .About 17.1 % of men smoke than 1%of women smoke .About 14.5% of boys , and 7.3%girls currently use tobacco products.About 12% males use smokless tobacco .The use of toombak is more prevalent among men than women and in rural areas it is widespread than in urban setting.

Children are less likely to take drugs than try alcohol. But like with alcohol, it’s better to talk with your child early.

If you’re worried about your child’s behaviour, you could speak to your GP. They’ll be able to , refer your child for local support and treatment services , refer them for counselling , talk to you about how you or other family members are coping.

Parents can help protect kids against drug use by giving them the facts before they’re in a risky situation. This can make them less likely to experiment with drugs or to rely on friends for answers.