Vape Facts
T OR F: The cloud from a vape is just water vapor
False: it is vapor containing nicotine and other chemicals
What does it mean when a substance is addictive?
Causes cravings and becomes difficult to stop using
What organs are directly exposed to inhaled vapor?
Lungs
T OR F: Vapes contains many chemicals as well as METALS.
What addictive substance is found in many e-cigarettes?
Nicotine
50%
Why are teens the most likely to become addicted to vaping?
Brains are still developing!
What part of the vape can cause fires?
The battery (made of Lithium)
T OR F: Every vape contains the same amount of nicotine as 20 cigarettes
False: nicotine content varies by device and use
T OR F: The teen brain is fully capable of making rational and long-term decisions.
False: The teen brain is still developing (prefrontal cortex) and therefore is NOT FULLY capable
What is popcorn lung?
The irreversible disease that is caused by damage in the bronchioles
T OR F: Not all vapes contain nicotine.
True: Some may include other drugs like THC (still harmful!)
What does the term e-liquid refer to?
The liquid inside an e-cigarette that is heated to create the "vapor"
How can nicotine affect a teen's mood when they go a while without vaping?
Irritable, anxious, restless, trouble concentrating
T OR F: The flavoring in vapor is harmless and has nothing to do with the negative effects or vaping.
False
How long have humans been smoking tobacco?
7000 years
Give an example of another product that contains similar chemicals found in vapes/e-cigs
Nail polish remover, gasoline, hairspray
Fill in the blank: Brain releases ________ after ingesting nicotine.
Neurotransmitters (Dopamine)
What is lung cancer?
Serious disease caused by abnormal cell growth in lungs
What year was the modern vape invented?
2003 (by Hon Lik)