Vaping & Tobacco
This device heats a liquid to create an aerosol that users inhale.
What is a vape (or e-cigarette)?
This relaxation technique involves focusing on the present moment without judgment to manage stress.
What is mindfulness or meditation?
This dangerous drinking behavior is defined as having several drinks in a short amount of time.
What is binge drinking?
This is the recommended amount of sleep for most middle school students each night.
What is 8–10 hours?
Regular exercise, eating nutritious foods, and getting enough sleep all help this side of the health triangle.
What is physical health?
This addictive chemical is found in most tobacco and vaping products.
What is nicotine?
This is your body’s natural reaction to challenges or demands.
What is stress?
This type of drug slows down the body and brain, making reactions slower.
What is a depressant?
This type of light (especially from phones) can trick your brain into thinking it’s daytime.
What is blue light?
Being aware of your feelings, handling stress, and expressing emotions appropriately are part of this triangle component.
What is emotional health?
This is one reason teens are more likely to become addicted to nicotine than adults.
What is their brains are still developing?
A slow, controlled breath technique that helps reduce stress is called this.
What is deep breathing?
This part of the brain is affected by alcohol and controls decision-making and judgment.
What is the prefrontal cortex?
This substance found in soda, coffee, and energy drinks can keep you awake at night.
What is caffeine?
This type of repeated behavior, which can be physical, verbal, or online, is meant to hurt or control someone.
What is bullying?
This is one common short-term effect of vaping on the body.
What is coughing, dizziness, or shortness of breath?
Chronic or long-term stress can affect this part of your body, leading to headaches, stomach problems, or high blood pressure.
What is physical health?
This measures how much alcohol is in a person’s bloodstream.
What is BAC (Blood Alcohol Content)?
A lack of sleep can negatively affect this, causing trouble focusing, poor grades, and mood changes.
What is behavior and academic performance?
This colorful concept helps you remember to eat a variety of fruits and vegetables to get different vitamins and minerals for good health.
What is the nutrient rainbow?
This part of the brain is still developing in teens and can be affected by nicotine, impacting decision-making and self-control.
What is the frontal lobe (or prefrontal cortex)?
Exercise, yoga, or stretching can help reduce stress by releasing these “feel-good” chemicals in the brain.
What are endorphins?
This policy protects people from getting in trouble for underage drinking when they call 911 to help someone experiencing alcohol poisoning.
What is medical amnesty?
This stage of sleep is important for dreaming and brain development.
What is REM sleep?
This term describes using technology safely, responsibly, and respectfully, including online behavior and protecting personal information.
What is digital citizenship?