What am I breathing in?
Is the vapor that comes out of an e-cig made of water?
No
What is the legal age to buy tobacco?
21
Why are nicotine salts more dangerous than the nicotine in traditional tobacco?
They hit the bloodstream faster and are less irritating.
What "happy receptors" does nicotine reduce/block?
Dopamine Receptors
How many lessons are in the CATCH My Breath program?
4 lessons
Name 1 type of metal or chemical that can occur in vapes?
Possible answers: formaldehyde, nickel, cadmium, tin, lead
T/F: Vaping will make me feel energized.
False
Name 3 signs a teen may be vaping.
Possible answers: sweet/menthol scents, increase in thirst, increase in nose bleeds, increase in mouth sores, new batteries or chargers, raspy cough, heightened caffeine sensitivity
What % of teens get addicted to nicotine within a month of starting use?
25%
How long does each CATCH My Breath lesson take?
30-45 minutes
_____% of e-cigarettes contain nicotine.
99%
T/F: Flavored vapes have less nicotine than non-flavored.
False
Name three things that put youth at a higher risk for vaping.
Possible answers: lack of support, lower adult involvement, lower school performance, lower self-esteem, not knowing refusal strategies, exposure to advertising, and an increase in accessibility/availability
Name 2 signs of nicotine addiction.
Possible answers: bad mood, cannot focus, strong cravings, loss of control, can't go without for long periods of time, risky behaviors
What grade levels are there CATCH My Breath curriculum for?
5th-12th grade
What is the cloud that comes out of the vape made of?
Harmful Aerosol
What is the form of nicotine used in e-cigs?
Nicotine Salts
What is the number one reported reason why high schoolers start vaping?
"Friends use them." - 60.6%
T/F: Once someone becomes addicted to one thing, they are more likely to become addicted to other things.
True
What theory is the CATCH My Breath Program built on?
Social Cognitive Theory
Name 3 of the 4 components of the e-liquid.
Propylene Glycol
Vegetable Glycerine
Nicotine
Flavoring Chemicals
What are 2 top reasons why teens vape?
1. Curiosity
2. Friends/Peers use them
3. Stress, anxiety, or depression
What is the number one reported reason why middle schoolers start vaping?
"Curious about them." - 49.4%
Why is it easier to get addicted to e-cigs?
One device’s nicotine content = 1-2 packs of cigarettes, so it can be used continuously without keeping count.
E-cigs use nicotine salts which create a smoother inhale.
No harsh smells or tastes compared to traditional cigarettes.
What does OCHD need from you when you teach CATCH My Breath?
Upload your participation numbers in the link emailed to you after the training.