E-Cigs
What are the most common names for e-cigarettes. List as many as you can.
True or False: We know exactly what is contained in a vape pen.
False: there are currently no labeling requirements.
Vaping is a gateway drug to____.
Smoking tobacco.
How old do you have to be to buy an e-cigarette?
19
The aerosol from vaping products can contain chemicals that can lead to adverse health effects... list one of these health effects.
lung disease, gum disease, changes in the brain and addiction
What are e-cigarettes?
A lot of e-cigarettes don’t allow users to change the amount of nicotine, why do they do this?
Gets people hooked faster and doesn’t allow them to slowly lower the level if they want to quit
What is Popcorn Lung?
Irreversible life threatening lung disease---Bronchiolitis
What is the proper word we should use to describe e- cigarette vapour?
Aerosol.
The industry would lead you to believe that vaping helps you relax…what risks can vaping have on your mental health?
depression, anxiety and emotional problems.
There are three components of a vape pen. List all three.
A mouth piece, a battery and a Heating Element.
Do most vaping substances contain Nicotine?
Yes, most contain nicotine. Some even contain more than a cigarette. Even if the product claims to contain zero percent nicotine it might still contain it.
How is popcorn lung developed?
Developed when you inhale Diacetyl. Diacetyl is a chemical that has been used to give butter-like and other flavors to food products, including popcorn. It is okay to eat but awful to lungs – its in many popcorn flavours like cheesecake, caramel, watermelon, cherry crush…
What is one thing we can do to change youth's behaviour on vaping?
Change the language- use aerosol instead of vape.
Present the facts- allow them to make an informed decision.
What percent of teens are NOT vaping?
85% are NOT vaping.
How does an e-cigarette turn e-juice into vapour (aerosol)?
It heats the liquid into a vapour, which then turns into aerosol.
What is Nicotine?
Nicotine releases a chemical called dopamine in the same regions of the brain as other addictive drugs. It causes mood-altering changes that make the person temporarily feel good.
It is a highly addictive substance that leads to dependence.
One pod of vape juice can contain nicotine equivalent to how many cigarettes?
One pack of cigarettes.
There are three things vaping companies do to target youth, list all three.
Write out a definition of what Vaping is.
In Ontario, it is illegal to sell or supply vapes, e-cigarettes and component parts (e.g., battery, atomizer, e-juice) to anyone less than 19 years of age.
TRUE – the Smoke-Free Ontario Act (2017) bans the sale and supply of vapes to anyone less than 19 years of age
How could Vaping cause third- hand smoke?
Nicotine doesn't just disappear in the air- it lands and STICKS. You can find residue on the walls, on countertops and anywhere it could fall on. If someone was vaping near you in a resturant, the aerosol could fall on your food.
Why do we use the phrase 'if you don't smoke, don't vape?'
Vaping is a gateway drug to smoking cigarettes. E-cigarettes still contain a lot of nicotine in them that can create nicotine dependence.
Why is vaping especially risky for youth?
Youth and young adults are uniquely at risk for the effects of nicotine because their minds are not like adults’. Not until one turns 25, on average, does their brain stop developing.
Can you get Second Hand Vapour? Explain.
Second-hand vapour is not harmless but it does contain far fewer chemicals than second-hand smoke. Bystanders can be exposed to vapour that is exhaled by users. The health effects from exposure to second-hand vapour are still unknown. However, the risks are expected to be much lower compared to smoke from a tobacco product.