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Refusal skills....list any 2!
•Say “no”
•Walk away
•Broken record – keep repeating “no”
•Say “no” different ways
•Give an excuse or explanation
•Offer an alternative activity
•Reverse the pressure
The chemicals found in the cannabis plant are called ________.
cannabinoids
True OR False. Teenagers that vape may be more likely to transition to smoking cigarettes, which is known to be dangerous to one’s health.
TRUE.
T or F: second-hand vapor from e-ciggs isn't hazardous to your health.
False. Risks include respiratory inflamation.
What are some health effects that result from vaping?
•Light headedness
•Throat irritation
•Dizziness
•Coughing
•Increased heart rate and blood pressure
Lung inflammation
_______ causes blood vessels to constrict (narrow) which increases blood pressure. It also increases heart rate, decreases body temperature, alters brain waves and relaxes muscles.
Nicotine.
What is an electronic cigarette?
Turns liquid chemical (e-juice) into an aerosol that can be inhaled
List two of the public spaces in which vaping and smoking are illegal.
•Beaches (new)
•Recreation trails (new)
•Within 9 metres of an entrance or exit of a publicly accessible place, building or workplace (new)
•Parks, playgrounds and sports fields
•Splash pads and outdoor pools
•Arenas and recreation centres
•Outdoor areas of municipal and regional buildings
•Bus shelters
How does vaping affect your lungs?
•They are exposed to substances that they’re not designed to handle/filter
•The aerosol can contain heavy metals that can damage lung tissue
•Cancer causing material can be released into your lungs
Give an example of ANY refusal skill.
• Say “no”. Be assertive and clear.
• Walk away
• Broken record – You may be asked several times - keep repeating “no”.
• Say “no” different ways. For example, “I’m not interested” or “I don’t want to.”
• Give an excuse or explanation if you want. For example, “I don’t want to vape because I don’t want to become addicted.” Or “I don’t want to vape because I don’t know what is in that cartridge.”
• Offer an alternative activity. For example, “I don’t want to vape; how about we go to the mall?”
• Reverse the pressure. For example, “Why are you pressuring me?”
The chemical that makes tobacco products so addictive.
Nicotine.
What is the age at which you can legally purchase vape products?
19
Brains continue to develop up until what age?
25
When some people go for more than a few hours without nicotine they may experience withdrawal symptoms. These symptoms may include...
dizziness, shakiness, headaches, anxiety and irritability, nervousness and restlessness, difficulty concentrating or sleeping, increase appetite, slight depression, etc.
How does nicotine affect your brain?
•Nicotine makes it harder for youth to concentrate, learn, or control their impulses
•Nicotine can train your brain to be more easily addicted to other drugs like meth and cocaine
True or False: The spread of e-cigarettes and other vaping devices may be popularizes smoking behaviour.
TRUE. The increase in popularity of nicotine devices and their widespread availability is reversing the progress made over decades of intense global, national, and local efforts to reduce cigarette smoking, especially among young people.
Name two out of the three chemicals that can be found in vapes.
Nickel
Lead
Benzene
Why are youths more vulnerable to addiction?
Their brains are still developing.
Vaping is not permitted on school property, or within __ meters from the school.
20 meters
What are the long-term health effects of vaping?
Unknown!