Vape Facts
What addictive chemical is found in most vapes?
What is Nicotine
Myth or Reality: Vaping helps you quit smoking safely.
Myth (Vapes are not FDA approved for quitting)
What organ is most directly harmed by vaping?
The Lungs
What’s one way to say “no” if offered a vape?
Answers may vary
Examples:
“No thanks, I don’t vape.”
"Nope, that's not my thing."
"I'm good."
This entire month is set aside to encourage young adults to stay nicotine-free and learn the truth about vaping?
November
**No Vape November **
True or False: Vaping is just flavored water vapor.
False (it contains many harmful chemicals and nicotine)
Myth or Reality: Vaping is safer than smoking.
Myth: Still very harmful
Food for thought: Cigarettes took decades before the world realized how deadly they were. Vapes are NEW & we're already seeing lung injuries, breathing problems, & addiction.
It's like saying jumping off of a 5-story building is safer than jumping off of a 10-story building...
** The damage curve is speeding up rapidly not slowing down **
This nickname describes lung damage caused by breathing in certain vape chemicals like diacetyl, causing coughing, wheezing, and trouble breathing - even though it is no way related to eating snacks.
What is popcorn lung
Who can you talk to if you feel pressured to vape?
Friends, family, teachers, counselors, coaches...
Vape companies often design their ads, flavors, and packaging to appeal most to who?
Teenagers/young adults.
** WHY? **
Teens brains are still developing. The part of the brain that controls impulse, judgement, and addiction resistance isn't fully developed yet.
By getting young people hooked they are able to keep long term customers.
What is the legal age to buy vape products in the U.S.?
What is 21
Myth or Reality: Vape flavors are harmless.
Myth (flavors contain chemicals)
Your stomach & lungs have totally different jobs. our stomachs were designed to break down chemicals, flavors, & even some toxins. It has strong acids, protective lining, & enzymes that destroy harmful stuff.
BUT OUT LUNGS WERE NEVER DESIGNED FOR THOSE THINGS!
When you breathe in food flavored chemicals the lungs have no way to break them down. Even "harmless" flavored chemicals become harmful the very moment that inhale them.
True or False: There is a known chemical in vapes that is also found in antifreeze?
True!
Propylene glycol
What’s one healthy alternative to vaping when stressed?
Use your coping skills!
Exercise, music, talking to someone you trust etc....
At what age does your brain fully develop?
Age 25
Vape aerosol often contains tiny particles of __________ which are released from the heating coil.
Metals
EX: Lead, nickel, and chromium
Myth or Reality: Teens who vape are more likely to start smoking cigarettes.
Reality
Why do you think this is true?
Nicotine affects which part of the body most in teens?
The developing brain
Name a common reason teens start vaping?
Peer pressure or curiosity
What does addiction mean?
Needing a substance to feel normal
Name one long-term health risk linked to vaping.
Lung disease, heart problems, or addiction
Myth or Reality: Vape devices can explode.
Reality
Name one mental health effect linked to nicotine use.
Anxiety, depression, or mood swings
What’s one benefit of staying vape-free?
Better health, saving money, stronger lungs, & you don't have to lie to your teachers or parents and get in trouble.
Nicotine is classified as what type of drug?
A. Depressant
B. Hallucinogen
C. Painkiller
D. Stimulant
D. Stimulant
Ex: A stimulant is a drug that speeds up the brain and body. Your heartbeat is increased rapidly, your brain feels scattered and causes your body to feel like it's in fast forward mode. Very dangerous.