effects on teens
This addictive chemical is found in most vapes and cigarettes.
What is nicotine?
In the U.S., you must be at least this age to buy tobacco or vape products.
What is 21
This chemical in vapes makes them highly addictive.
What is nicotine
This organ is most directly damaged by vaping.
What are the lungs?
This type of drug slows down the body and brain
What are depressants?
Vaping can harm this organ, making it harder to breathe.
What are the lungs?
This law made it illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone under 21.
What is the Tobacco 21 law
This part of the brain controls decision-making and is still developing in teens.
What is the prefrontal cortex
This can increase after using nicotine, raising risk for heart problems.
What is heart rate/blood pressure?
These drugs speed up the body, increasing heart rate and energy.
What are stimulants
Teens who vape may have trouble with this, especially in school.
concentration
Many schools ban this activity on school grounds and can give suspensions for it.
What is vaping or smoking
This brain chemical is released during drug use and creates a “reward” feeling.
What is dopamine
This serious lung condition has been linked to vaping
What is lung injury / EVALI
This type of drug changes how you see, hear, or feel things
What are hallucinogens
Nicotine can affect this developing system in teens, impacting memory and learning.
the brain
Stores must check this before selling vape products.
What is ID
Addiction makes it hard for a person to control this
What are their actions/choices/behavior?
Long-term drug use can damage this organ that filters toxins.
What is the liver
This category includes prescription drugs used to relieve pain but can be addictive.
What are opioids?
Vaping can increase feelings of this, including stress and anxiety.
What is mental health
Selling vape products to minors can result in these, like fines or loss of license.
What are penalties
Teen brains are more at risk because they are still doing this.
What is developing/growing
Smoking and vaping can reduce your ability to do this physical activity.
What is exercise/endurance
This drug is a stimulant found in vapes and cigarettes and is highly addictive.
What is nicotine?