Vaping Facts
What addictive substance is commonly found in e-cigarettes?
Nicotine
What does the word “addiction” generally describe?
what is a condition involving compulsive substance use despite harmful consequences.
Name one possible consequence of regular nicotine use.
what is nicotine dependence/addiction
What should you do if someone offers you a vape and you don't want it?
Say no and remove yourself from the situation.
True or False: You have to give a long explanation when you say no.
What is false
True or False: Vape aerosol is just harmless water vapor.
False
True or False: Prescription drugs are always safe because a doctor prescribed them.
What is False — they can be dangerous when used incorrectly or by someone they weren't prescribed for.
How can substance use affect school?
what is it can interfere with concentration, attendance, memory, motivation, and academic performance.
Give one example of a good way to handle peer pressure.
what is clearly say “No,” give a brief reason, change the subject, or leave.
Give one short response you could use when someone pressures you to vape.
What is “Nah, I'm good.”
What organ is especially vulnerable to nicotine exposure during adolescence?
The brain
What is one reason mixing drugs can be particularly dangerous?
The substances can interact unpredictably and increase the risk of overdose or other serious effects.
True or False: Substance use can affect mental health.
what is true.
Who is one trusted adult a teenager could talk to about substance concerns?
what is a parent/guardian, teacher, counselor, coach, doctor, or another trusted adult.
What does “peer pressure” mean?
what is influence from people your age that encourages you to behave a certain way.
Name one reason vaping can be difficult to quit.
Nicotine is addictive and can cause cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
What is an overdose?
what is when someone takes enough of a substance to cause dangerous or potentially fatal effects.
Name one possible consequence of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
what is crashes, injuries, arrest, or death.
What should you do if a friend appears to be having a drug overdose?
what is get emergency help immediately, stay with them, and follow the emergency operator's instructions
What's one way to make it easier to avoid unwanted pressure at a party?
Stay with supportive friends, have an exit plan, or arrange a safe ride home.
What is one respiratory effect associated with vaping?
What is it can irritate or damage the lungs and cause breathing problems.
Why can drugs affect teenagers differently from adults?
what is the adolescent brain is still developing, which can affect decision-making, impulse control, and vulnerability to substance use.
Why is taking an unknown pill particularly dangerous?
what is you may not know what it contains or how strong it is, and counterfeit pills can contain unexpected dangerous substances.
What is one thing you can do if you're worried that you or a friend is becoming dependent on a substance?
what is talk to a trusted adult or healthcare professional and seek support.
A friend says, “Everyone is doing it.” What is this an example of?
what is a peer-pressure tactic that uses social acceptance to influence your decision.