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Question: Details: For this assignment, you will create a public service announcement (PSA) against the use of nicotine.

Select one of the options below for your PSA.

Option 1: Create a 1-3-minute public service video message against the use of nicotine. Include the following in the PSA:

1. A description of the adverse effects of nicotine on the body

2. At least one available resource for persons wanting to quit smoking

Option 2: Write a one-page memo of approximately 300 to 500 words against the use of nicotine that could be sent to employees of a large corporation. Include the following in the memo:

1. A description of the adverse effects of nicotine on the body

2. At least one available resource for person's wanting to quit smoking

3. Follow standard memo formatting and include an opening and closing. This assignment uses a scoring guide.

This assignment meets the following NASAC Standards:

3) Describe the behavioral, psychological, physical health, and social effects of psychoactive drugs, including alcohol and tobacco, on the consumer and significant others.

14) Be familiar with medical and pharmaceutical resources in the treatment of addictive disease and other substance-related disorders.

26) Screen for alcohol and other drug toxicity, withdrawal symptoms, aggression or danger to others, and potential for self-inflicted harm or suicide.

103) Describe warning signs, symptoms, and the course of addictions.