Module Description

Content in this module will help students gain a scientific understanding of the health consequences of using alternative tobacco products, such as reduced-nicotine/tar cigarettes, chewing tobacco, snus, and nicotine-only products.

The specific concepts covered in this module include:

• Differences between regular and tar/nicotine-reduced cigarettes
• Carcinogens in alternative tobacco products
• Addiction risk using alternative tobacco products
• The use of nicotine replacement therapy for quitting

Learning Objectives

After completing this module, it is expected that students will be able to:

• Discuss the risks of addiction and cancer following use of regular and reduced-nicotine/tar cigarettes
• Explain why reduced-nicotine and tar cigarettes are just as harmful as regular cigarettes
• Name and describe the harmful effects of four types of alternative tobacco products
• Discuss the addiction potential of alternative (both smoked and smokeless) tobacco products
• Discuss the pros and cons of nicotine replacement therapy products