Numbers- Vaping
What percentage of teenagers are more likely to start smoking cigarettes within 6 months of smoking e-cigarettes?
A). 5%
B). 15.7%
C). 30.7%
D). 53%
C). 30.7%
Fact or Myth: E-Cigarettes cannot cause addiction.
Myth: One of the same ingredients that causes addiction in cigarettes (Nicotine), is also found within many e-cigarette products.
As a teenager, is your brain fully developed yet? If not, when does your brain develop?:
A). It is already developed in the adolescent years
B). 18
C). 20
D). 25
D). 25- although recent studies show that our brain is constantly developing, we reach a "peek" development at age 25.
The strength of today's marijuana is:
A). About the same as the marijuana from the 70s
B). A little stronger than the marijuana from the 70s
C). About 10x stronger than the marijuana from the 70s
D) At least 80X stronger than the marijuana from the 70s
C). Marijuana is about 10x stronger than Marijuana from the 70s
When asked, ___ in 4 teens say they used marijuana in the past month:
A). 1 in 4
B). 2 in 4
C). 3 in 4
D). 4 in 4 A.K.A 100%
A). 1 in 4
So, with this in mind, it isn't safe to say that "all teenagers use marijuana"
What percentage of teens know that e-cigarettes actually contain nicotine?
A). 7%
B). 13.2%
C). 20%
D) 80.5%
E-cigarettes do not only contain nicotine, they also contain propylene glycol (a liquid alcohol that is used as a solvent in antifreeze, various foods, plastics, and various perfumes), glycerin (commonly used as a sweetener), flavorings, and other chemicals.
Myth: it can contain harmful, or potentially harmful, chemicals that can cause something as serious as lung disease (diacteyl).
Can Marijuana cause something as serious as a heart attack?
Yes- Marijuana usage can result in a 4x greater risk of a heart attack within a hour after use.
Fact or Myth: Marijuana is the most prevalent illegal drug detected in impaired drivers.
Fact- Marijuana is the most prevalent illegal drug detected in impaired drivers.
In 2016, ____ million people ages 12+ had a marijuana use disorder.
A). 1
B). 2
C). 3
D). 4
4 million
How many teens are exposed to e-cig advertisement?
A). 1 in 10
B). 2 in 10
C). 4 in 10
D). 7 in 10
D). 7 in 10
What is harmful about this?
Fact or Myth: Smoking e-cigarettes as a teenager protects them from ever smoking cigarettes.
Myth- There is no evidence to support this claim. In fact, studies show that non-smoking youth who use e-cigarettes are more likely to try conventional cigarettes in the future.
Marijuana impairs more _____ functions than ______ functions.
A). Mental; physical
B). Physical; Mental
A). Marijuana impairs more mental functions than physical functions.
Fact or Myth: Marijuana causes a decrease in IQ levels.
Fact- Marijuana users have a decreased IQ rate by as much as 8 points by the age of 38 (in individuals who stopped smoking by 18). Imagine if they didn't stop!
How long does the average "high" last from marijuana?
A). 20-30 minutes
B). 45 minutes-2 hours
C). 1-3 Hours
D). 2-6 Hours
C). 1-3 Hours.
In this time, decision making, concentration, and memory can be affected.
Are males or females more likely to use e-cigs?
Males are 2x more like;ly to use e-cigs.
E-cigarretes have been linked, in some studies, to an increased use of alcohol & other substance use, such as marijuana.
What is the difference between physical impairment and mental impairment?
Mental impairment is subtle (delayed reaction time), whereas physical impairment is more obvious (stumbling, staggering, and slurred speech).
Fact or Myth: It is rare that an individual would have to be admitted into an ER for marijuana usage.
Studies show that since the 1970s, an increased amount of individuals have been admitted into an emergency room or a drug treatment program for Marijuana.
Is Marijuana addictive?
Yes!
People who begin using marijuana before the age of 18 are 4-7 times more likely than adults to develop a marijuana use disorder.
Nearly __ out of 5 high school smokers also use e-cigarettes.
3.
So, not only are individuals still smoking cigarettes, they are also smoking e-cigarettes.
What is the risk with this?
E-cigarettes are safe to use, because there is no tobacco within them.
Myth- while there is no tobacco in e-cigarettes, there are many more harmful products which are contained within e-cigarettes (which will be revealed during this jeopardy game).
When it comes to addiction, the surgeon general identifies it as a form of learning; therefore, do you think adolescents can get addicted more easily or less easily than adults- and why?
More easily- Since our brains are not fully developed as teenagers, we are teaching our brain the science behind addiction. Also, according to the surgeon general, nicotine in e-cigarettes can prime the adolescent brain for addiction to other drugs such as cocaine.
Myth: Although some Marijuana is claimed to be "natural", can you ever be 100% certain that it is not laced with a different substance? Additionally, marijuana can cause mental and physical impairments, along with dangerous health concerns.
Approximately how many chemicals are in Marijuana?:
A) 20
B) 78
C) 200
D) 500
D) 500.
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is responsible for many of the drugs mental impairments.