Vaping Basics
What form of inhalant are people using when they vape?
People who vape are inhaling an aerosol, not a vapor.
What are people who vape more likely to do later in life?
They are 4 times more likely to smoke cigarettes and 20 times more likely to vape cannabis.
What happens when someone inhales nicotine?
It gets to their brain in 10 seconds and affects their endorphin and dopamine levels.
Your friend says, "I know vaping isn't great for me." Instead of listing more health risks, the best next step is to ask this type of question.
What is an open-ended question?
What is the age a person's brain is fully developed?
Around age 25
Is vaping a safe alternative to smoking?
No, it has nicotine and many harmful chemicals that lead to health problems and addiction.
How much money is spent on tobacco advertising in the United States every day?
About 23 million dollars a day (8 billion a year)
Where does nicotine come from?
the tobacco plant or it is synthesized in a laboratory.
A friend gets defensive every time nicotine is mentioned. This emotion is likely getting in the way of the conversation.
What is feeling judged?
How can vaping impact brain development in adolescents?
It can affect attention span, mood, and memory.
What is the main addictive chemical in vape juice?
The main active ingredient in vape juice is nicotine.
How many people die from tobacco use every year?
480,000 people in the U.S. and 8,000,000 people in the world die from tobacco use.
How do Native Americans use Ceremonial/Sacred tobacco?
It is used in ceremonies as a prayer when the smoke rises to the sky, it is used as a gift for elders, it is left when something is taken from the earth.
Which statement is more likely to keep trust intact: "You need to stop" or "Can you help me understand why you vape?"
What is "Can you help me understand why you vape?"
What are ways vaping affects mental and emotional health over time?
It makes stress and anxiety worse over time and makes you angry and depressed.
What are some of the harms of vaping?
It can cause inflammation of the airways and lung diseases, stiff blood vessels, lower blood flow, increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, memory, attention issues, and possible permanent cognitive harm as your brain develops.
What percent of Montana high school students smoke cigarettes?
7 Percent
What do nicotine salts do to a person who vapes?
They make it easier for the person vaping to inhale nicotine in high concentrations.
A friend says, "I've already tried quitting." Before giving advice, you should practice this communication skill.
What is active listening?
What happens when your dopamine levels are low?
It can be a sign of withdrawal from nicotine. You can feel depressed and have cravings to use nicotine again.
What are some of the ingredients in e-liquid?
Nicotine, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin (Glycol), Flavorings (chemicals)
What percentage of current e-cigarette users in Montana also smoke cigarettes?
40%
What is free base nicotine?
It is the nicotine derived from the tobacco plant and is not manufactured in a laboratory.
Studies show people are more likely to change unhealthy behaviors when they receive this from friends rather than shame.
What is social support?
What happens when you use a drug like nicotine?
Dopamine levels in the brain go higher than what it can produce on its own.