Vaping Facts
What is another word for Vaping?
E-Cigarettes
What are some negative effects of vaping?
increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, chest pain, vomiting, nausea, coughing, brain damage
What are some ways a person can stop vaping?
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT), exercise, support from family and friends, counseling, creating goals
Can other drugs be vaped?
Yes
What can be found in vapes?
nicotine, chemicals, pesticides
At what age does the brain fully develop?
age 25
What are some examples of Nicotine Replacement Therapies?
Nicotine patches, gum, lozenges, sprays, and inhalers
What other drugs can be vaped?
LSD, GHD, Ketamine, Marijuana
What flavors do E-Cigarettes come in?
fruit, mint, mentol, candy
Who does Vaping affect?
Yourself, family, friends, the community
Are there resources on how to quit?
Yes
e-cigs, e-hookahs, mods, vape pens, vapes, tank systems, electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS)
What is the most common reason adolescents vape or use E-Cigarettes?
Peer Pressure
What are some ways a person can deal with cravings?
deep breathing, meditation, quick walk, change of scenery, texting a quit smoking program, play a game, do a crossword puzzle, etc.
What is the most common ingredient in E-Cigarettes?
Nicotine
What can be impacted by the use of nicotine?
Parts of the brain that control impulses, control attention, learning, and mood
What are some withdrawal symptoms a person may experience when trying to quit vaping?
intense craving of nicotine, headaches, coughing, tingling in the hands and feet, sweating, neasua and intestinal cramping, sore throat, insomina, difficulty concentrating, anxiety, irritability, depression, weight gain, etc.