E -Cigarettes 101
What is an e-cigarette (vape)?
A handheld electronic device that simulates the feeling of smoking. It works by heating the liquid to generate an aerosol, also called a vapour that the user inhales and exhales. Using e-cigarettes is commonly referred to as vaping.
True or False: Unlike cigarettes , e-cigarettes (vapes) contain no cancer causing chemicals
False: E-cigarettes contains harmful chemicals and metals
How do most youth begin using e-cigarettes / vapes?
Peer pressure
Can you vape inside of a mall, community center, skate park, or sporting fields?
No, people cannot vape inside any enclosed public space such restaurants, schools, community centers, malls, workplaces.
Legally you cannot vape within the grounds of playgrounds, skateparks, or schools.
Which city is nicknamed 'The City of Angels'
Los Angeles
What is the flavored liquid inside an e-cigarette (vape) called?
E-Juice or Vape juice
There are over 7,000 different flavours available. The e-cigarette usually has a base solution of propylene glycol and/or glycerin, flavouring and often nicotine
The secondhand smoke from e-cigarettes isn't harmful?
False.
E-cigarette aerosol (secondhand smoke) may pose a health risk to people who are nearby.
What is the most commonly used Nicotine product among youth?
Youth use e-cigarettes for a variety of reasons including to look cool, to fit in, for the flavors, and as part of a social activity.
In Massachusetts, can E-cigarettes be sold to someone who is 18 years of age or older
Answer: It is federally illegal to sell e-cigarettes to youth under the age of 21 in the United States
What is the name of the crab in Disney's 'The Little Mermaid'
Sebastian
True or False: E- cigarette ''juice'' is sold in a variety of flavors such as Peanut Butter Cookie , Grandma's Apple Pie, Cherry Ice etc...
True- While these flavorings may sound safe to eat, they have not been tested for their safety when inhaled.
The lungs are designed to filter one substance: oxygen.
True or False: Can E-cigarettes cause injuries?
True
- Defective e-cigarette batteries have caused fires and explosions, some of which have resulted in serious injuries.
- Poisonings can occur is e-juice is drank or absorbed through the skin.
Which youth population use E-cigarettes more? (Male or female)
Use of E-cigarettes is more prevalent among male youth (+18%) than female youth (+15%).
*Youth = grades 9-12
Is it safe to use an E- cigarette in a car with someone who is under 16 years of age?
No- You should not use an e-cigarette (or a regular cigarette) in a car or truck with someone who is under 16 years of age.
Secondhand inhalation can be harmful to brain development among other health risks from chemical contents of vapor.
Which chess piece can move in an L shape?
Knight
True or False: The Nicotine in 1 Juul pod (cartridge) can equal a pack of cigarettes
True!
True or False: Youth who use e-cigarettes do not end up smoking later on in life.
False: Research shows that youth who use e-cigarettes are more likely to smoke cigarettes later on in life.
What age range Vapes the most?
A) 11-14yrs
B) 18-23yrs
C) 33-44yrs
B
18-24yrs
Name 2 harmful ingredients in e-cigarettes
E-cigarettes could contain the following harmful ingredients:
Nicotine, Heavy metals, Formaldehyde, Ultrafine particles, Glycerin, Diacetyl, Acrolein
What year did the Titanic sink?
1912
True of False: Unlike traditional cigarettes, e-cigarette vapor does not contain nicotine or tar....
False , E-cigarettes may contain nicotine (chemical which causes addiction) but do not contain tar
*Tar is the common name for the small pieces of toxic chemicals left behind in your lungs by burning tobacco.
True or False: Science shows that e- cigarettes always have a positive impact on helping people quit smoking.
False - They can still depend on Nicotine
What are the dangers of youth using E-cigarettes / vapes?
E-cigarettes can have the following impacts:
1. nicotine in e-cigarettes makes it harder for youth to learn, concentrate, or control their impulses.
2. nicotine can train your brain to be more easily addicted to other drugs
3. e-cigarettes contain many harmful chemicals and metals
What is the punishment for using a vape under age 21? (school or law)
In school: Suspension , on record
Legally: Fine from $100-$1,000 and potential community service.
*Purchasing Nicotine products for minors (under 21) is punishable by fines over $1,000 and may need to share on job applications.
Name the 5 Great Lakes
Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie and Ontario