Vaping & Nicotine
What is the most commonly used form of nicotine among U.S youth?
Vapes (e-cigarettes)
What is the legal drinking age in the United States?
21
Can marijuana(caanabis) be addicitive?
Yes. About 3 in 10 people who use cannabis have cannabis use disorder
Until about what age is the human brain still developing?
25
Most teens vape, drink or use marijuana
Myth. In 2025 91% of 8th graders, 82% of 10th graders, and 66& of 12th graders said they had not used any of them in the past month
True or False: the cloud from a vape is just harmless water vapor
False!!!! Its an aerosol that can contain nicotine, heavy metals, and other harmful chemicals
What is the most common drug used by people under 21 in the U.S.?
Alcohol
Name one way cannabis can affect a teen at school
Memory
learning
paying attention
problem solving
being more likely to drop out
Nicotine causes the brain to release which "feel-good" chemical?
Dopamine
Vaping helps you deal with stress
Myth. Vaping doesn't relieve stress, anxiety or depression and can make them worse
Name one part of the brains job that nicotine can harm
Pay attention, learning, mood, or impulse control
Does coffee sober you up?
No! Caffeine may make you feel less sleepy but only time lets the body break down the alcohol
Why are edibles risky even though they don't involve smoking?
They take longer to kick in, so people may take more and get a much stronger effect than expected
Name one thing nicotine does to your body right after you vape
It raises your heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing rate
People who start drinking younger have a higher risk of alcohol problems later
Fact. Starting earlier raises the risk of an alcohol use disorder later in life
WILDCARD:
What color ribbon do people wear during Red Ribbon Week?
Red
WILD CARD:
What number can teens call or text for free confidental support when they're struggling?
988
WILDCARD:
Red Ribbon Week honors which DEA agent?
Enrique "Kiki" Camarena"