Health Effects
What organ is still developing in teens and affected by nicotine?
brain
Myth or Fact: Vaping is just flavored air.
Myth
What makes nicotine addictive?
Fast dopamine release
What metal can sometimes be found in vape aerosol?
Nickel or lead
What chemical in vapes can cause addiction?
Nicotine
What can nicotine do to your mood?
Cause stressâcraving cycles
Myth or Fact: Vaping is safer than smoking for teens.
myth
What can happen when someone tries to stop using nicotine?
Cravings or withdrawal
What is the liquid inside a vape called?
Eâliquid or vape juice
What do vapes produce when used?
Aerosol (not water vapor)
What can vape aerosol contain besides nicotine?
Heavy metals or chemicals
Myth or Fact: Flavors make vapes less harmful.
Myth
What schoolârelated skill can nicotine affect?
Attention
What tiny particles in aerosol can enter the lungs?
Ultrafine particles
True or False: Vaping is safe for teens.
False
Why can quitting vaping be difficult?
Nicotine addiction
Myth or Fact: You can get addicted even if you donât vape daily.
fact
Why is quitting vaping hard for some people?
Nicotine dependence
Why are ânicotineâfreeâ labels not always reliable?
Some still contain nicotine
What part of the body does vaping directly affect?
Lungs
What shortâterm symptom can vaping cause
Coughing or throat irritation
Myth or Fact: Research on vaping is still growing.
fact
What age group is most vulnerable to addiction?
Teens and young adults
What chemical process creates the aerosol?
Heating liquid into particles
Why do some teens start vaping?
They think itâs less harmful than it is