Cap or No Cap
Nicotine can be addictive
NO CAP
Which major organ is most affected by vaping?
Lungs
A mixture of tiny particles or droplets floating in the air
Your friend tells you they can't stop vaping, even though they want to. Why is "just stop" not very helpful advice?
Nicotine dependence can cause cravings and withdrawal, so support and a quitting plan may be needed.
Someone says "it's literally just flavored air". What can you say back?
"Vape aerosol isn't just water vapor. It can contain harmful substances."
Nicotine can stunt your brain development
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What can nicotine do to your heart rate and blood pressure?
increases them
Name on metal that can get into the vape aerosol from the heating parts of a vape.
Nickel or Lead
What phone number can people in the US call for help quitting nicotine?
1-800-QUIT-NOW
Someone offers you a vape and says you can't get addicted from one try. What could you say?
"I don't want to risk it. Nicotine can be addictive"
Vaping is okay because it doesn't have tobacco
Cap
Why might someone feel more anxious or irritable when they stop vaping?
nicotine withdrawal
What is the name of the chemical in your brain that activates the reward system and makes nicotine feel addictive?
Dopamine
This free, confidential program helps teens quit vaping
My Life, My Quit
What's the difference between a friend encouraging you to try something and pressuring you to do it?
Encouragement respects your choice; pressure continues after you say no or makes you feel guilty or embarrassed.
Vaping without nicotine is not dangerous
CAP!!
How can nicotine addiction make it harder for a student to focus in school?
Cravings, poor sleep, and withdrawal can affect focus, mood, and learning
What's wrong with this statement?
"My vape has no nicotine, so the only thing coming out is flavored air"
The aerosol can contain tiny particles, droplets, and chemicals formed during heating, and possibly the metals from the device.
A friend wants to quit vaping but keeps going back to it when they're stressed. What could help them make a plan to quit?
Identify triggers, plan healthy alternatives, and get support from a school nurse, counselor, or healthcare professional
You see a younger student being pressured to vape. Name 2 ways you could help without putting yourself at risk
Support them in saying no, help them leave, distract the group, change the subject, tell a trusted adult
A vape that is labeled "nicotine-free" has no nicotine
CAP!!!
How can nicotine affect your blood vessels?
it causes the blood vessels to narrow, increasing strain on your heart.
What harmful chemical can form when certain ingredients in vape liquid are heated?
Formaldehyde
This 3-digit number connects NH residents with local health and human resources
211
Why might someone be more likely to take a risk when surrounded by friends than when alone?
Social rewards and fear of rejection can influence decision-making while your brain is still developing.