What's In My Vape?
True or False - The "cloud" from an e-cigarette is water vapor.
False. The cloud from an e-cigarette is a harmful aerosol.
True or False - In order to get addicted to Nicotine, I have to use it every day.
False. You can get addicted to Nicotine without using it every day.
True or False - Most kids my age choose not to use e-cigarettes.
True!
True or False - Some e-cigarettes are safe.
YES!
What is Nicotine?
Nicotine is the addictive chemical found in many tobacco products.
What age do you have to be to purchase, sell, or use e-cigarettes?
21
How much do tobacco companies spend per year on advertising.
9.1 billion dollars
E-cigarette juice is _________ to ingest (swallow).
Toxic.
YOU!
Family
Friends
Coaches or Teammates
Teachers
Name 2 toxic chemicals found in e-cigarettes.
Nicotine
Formaldehyde
Propylene Glycol
25% of teens reported getting addicted to Nicotine in how many months of use?
1 month
Name the 2 types of advertising tobacco companies use to impact your decisions.
Indirect advertising
Direct Advertising
True or False - Smoking E-cigarettes only affects my lungs.
False - Smoking e-cigarettes affects many parts of your body and development.
You're at a football game and notice some of your friends passing around an e-cigarette. One of your friends tries to get you to smoke. What do you do?
Examples:
Use A.R.E. (Avoid, Refuse, Exit)
Say no
Walk Away
Where else can you find formaldehyde?
The morgue! It is used to preserve dead bodies!
What percentage of middle schoolers choose NOT to use e-cigarettes?
89.5%
What is a refusal skill?
Something to help you say no in a creative way. Can be as simple as just saying no. Can include humor or a reason why you don't want to use.
99%
You're worried a friend is getting addicted to nicotine. What can you do to help?
Examples:
Talk to them about the dangers of using tobacco products.
Encourage them to use one of the anti-tobacco help lines.
Talk to a trusted adult.
Invite them to join you in situations where you can have fun without using tobacco products.
Refuse to hang out with them if they continue to use.
Name 3 negative effects of nicotine use.
Harms Growth & Development of Brain
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Nausea
Dizziness
Rapid Heart Rate
Addiction
Depression
Anxiety
Kids who vape are how many times more likely to take up regular cigarette use?
4 times more likely
What are 3 appeals that tobacco companies use to get you to try e-cigarettes?
Celebrity
Freedom
Sports
Attractiveness
Beauty
Health
What are 3 signs of a nicotine overdose?
Vomiting, diarrhea, increased heart rate, death
Give an example of using humor to say no to vaping.
Good Job!