Not So Fun Facts
Under the age of __ it is illegal to buy tobacco, vapes, and nicotine based products.
21
Cannabis use in adolescence is linked to early onset...
Name at least 3!
addiction, sleep problems, bipolar disorder, depression, suicidal thoughts, anxiety, and schizophrenia
True or False: Adults can get addicted more easily to substances, like nicotine, than teens
FALSE
Teens are more likely to get addicted to substances. Our brains are not fully developed until we are 25 years old!
Turn this unrealistic thought into a helpful thought: "I just want to see what it’s like to see what it’s like. A few puffs can’t hurt."
No one starts vaping thinking they’re going to become addicted. And, a few puffs could lead to ISS, a car accident, arguments with friends, etc.
Vaping companies make ___ a day from young people a day
Young people that are advertised to are more likely to pick up the habit contributing to $24 million a day in sales.
THC (the psychoactive component of marijuana) potency has increased ___% since 2010 in Colorado
800%
What percentage of people struggle with lifelong addiction starting as a teen?
90%
What are the four strategies to get out of a situation where you're being offered a vape?
Refuse, Explain, Avoid, and Leave
Cannabis caused an average of ___ ER visits per week for young people in 2022
2,446
Marijuana can impact brain function for up to __ hours after use
72 hours or 3 days!
Describe at least 4 of the 6 signs of addiction
Clingy behavior toward vape, difficulty focusing, cravings both morning and night, consistent bad mood without vape use, loss of control to stop vaping, and struggling to stop even with the knowledge of health effects.
Formaldehyde is one of the components inside of a vape. What does this do to the body?
Preserves organs - prevents cells from growing or decaying
Between 2013–2023, Poison Centers in the U.S. received __ calls due to e-liquid exposure.
40,774
Name 2 components of aerosol droplets?
Flavor chemicals, Nicotine/Cannabis, Heavy Metals, Flavoring, Formaldehyde, Ultrafine particles, Propylene Glycol, 2,3-pentanedione
Name 5 coping skills that we talked about.
Get rid of stressors, talk to friends and family, go outside, exercise, 8-10 hours of sleep per night, do fun activities, good nutrition, change mindset, meditation, get help
__% of 8th graders vapes cannabis in the last 30 days
only ~8.6%