Marijuana
How does marijuana get into the body?
Smoked or ingested (eaten)
What chemical is the addictive part of cigarettes?
Nicotine
What chemical is the addictive part of vape liquids?
Nicotine
True or False: There are many types of vapes that do not contain nicotine, which makes them less dangerous.
FALSE! The majority of vape brands contain nicotine, and 100% of JUUL products have nicotine in them.
How long does marijuana stay in the body?
Up to 1 month, which means it will show on a drug test for that long.
What are some short-term side effects of smoking?
Chronic cough, coughing up blood, feeling out of breath all the time, mood swings, weakened immune system
True or False: Vapes create water vapor instead of smoke, making them safer than cigarettes.
FALSE! The heated liquid in vapes creates an aerosol, like hairspray, rather than harmless water vapor.
True or False: If an adolescent starts vaping at an earlier age, they are more likely to smoke cigarettes later.
TRUE! Teens that pick up vaping are 40% more likely than their peers to start smoking cigarettes, as well as engage in other risky behaviors.
Explain CBD vs THC.
CBD is not psychoactive, found in creams, will still show on a drug test but is not the chemical that gives the "high."
THC is psychoactive, gives the "high," can damage your brain.
What are some long-term side effects of smoking?
Bones become brittle, you become 50% more likely to have a stroke, cancer, greater risk for heart attack
One disposable vape is equivalent to how many cigarettes?
20, the same as a pack of cigarettes.
What is vaping pneumonia?
It is like you have pneumonia without the actual virus. You still have a cough, may cough up blood, respiratory problems, shortness of breath, and weakened immune system.
What is the highest level of THC you can find in a dab pen?
Generally 40%, but can get up to as high as 99% potency.
How many cigarettes does it take to become addicted?
It can take as little as 1... addiction is different for everyone.
What chemical found in vape liquid is used to preserve dead bodies?
Propylene glycol, when heated, this chemical creates a gaseous form of formaldehyde which is used in mortuaries to preserve the dead.
What type of "smoke" is produced by vapes?
First, second, and third-hand "smoke"
What is the most commonly used drug to lace marijuana?
Fentanyl
Why is nicotine so dangerous?
Nicotine creates adverse effects on the body, but it also can be as addictive as harder drugs like cocaine or heroin, making it a gateway.
What is the main ingredient in most vape products?
Propylene Glycol or Vegetable Glycerin
True or False: 1 in 10 high school kids vape, while only 1 in 20 middle school kids vape.
FALSE! Studies show that approximately 1 in 4 high schoolers vape, while 1 in 10 middle schoolers vape.