Vaping 101
Youth Mental Health
Vaping Myth or Fact
100
True or False: Vaping companies use brightly colored advertising to target youth.
True: Companies intentionally target youth by using flavors and brightly colored advertising.
100
True or false: Youth these days have nothing to stress about
False
Y'all be stressin
100
Myth or Fact: Vapes/Oral Pouches are safer than cigarettes
Myth
Any product containing nicotine is harmful to the brain, especially for those under 25. Vapes often contain formaldehyde, heavy metals, volatile organic compounds, and ultra-fine particles that may stay in the lungs.
200
True or False: Vaping products produce water vapor.
False: Vaping products produce harmful aerosol.
200
True or false: Going to a teacher or trusted adult is a good first step if someone is thinking about quitting nicotine/vaping?
True
*You can also text DITCHVAPE to 88709 for support.
200
Myth or Fact: Most other kids vape
Myth
78.3% of Oklahoma teens and 96% of American teens do not use nicotine products
300
True or false: Unlike cigarettes, vaping is not harmful to a person's lungs.
False: Vaping contains harmful chemicals that can damage lungs.
300
Daily Double!
What are three examples of healthy coping skills (or ways to manage stress)?
Possible answers include:
Journaling, meditation, yoga, art, music, exercise, hobbies, talking to someone about your feelings.
300
Myth or Fact: Nicotine can increase anxiety and depression
Fact
Nicotine increases overall anxiety and depression over time. Anxiety and depression are common symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.
400
True or False: Youth who use vaping products do not end up smoking cigarettes later on in life.
False: Research shows that youth who use these products are more likely to smoke later on in life.
This is due to the possibility of nicotine addiction.
400
Name one chemical found in vapes
Silver, formaldehyde, arsenic, lead, etc.
400
Myth or Fact: Non nicotine vapes are better for you
Myth
Non nicotine vapes still contain harmful aerosols which can be harmful for your lungs.
500
Slowed connections in the brain due to nicotine are located in what part?
Answer: Prefrontal cortex
Other possible answers: Front on the brain, drawing showing where in the brain.
*Prefrontal cortex answers get 200 bonus points!
500
What number can someone call or text if they are struggling with their mental health and/or suicidal thoughts and need support?
Answer: 988
500
Myth or Fact: Nicotine is a depressant
Myth
Nicotine is a stimulant which can increase anxiety