Cigarettes
What is the addictive ingredients in cigarettes?
Tobacco
which part of the vape has been known to explode?
The battery
what are some reasons young people start vaping?
- To be 'rebellious'
- The marketing associated to these products are targeting youth
- Friends/peers are doing it
- Cause they don't think its dangerous
Does Tobacco contain Nicotine?
Yes.
What age do almost all smokers start?
Nearly 9 out of 10 smokers start before the age of 18 and almost all start smoking by age 26.
What is Tobacco?
A plant
Why were E-cigarettes brought to Canada in 2007?
It was supposed to help smokers quit smoking cigarettes
What are some ways Juul targets youth?
- Small (can be hidden and portable)
- Bright colours and customizable
- Fruity, sweet, candy-like flavours
- Advertising (Tv, social media, movies, etc...)
What are some effects of nicotine on young people?
- Altered Brain development
- Chest pain
- Coughing
- Headaches
- Stuffy or runny nose
why do people still smoke even with all the evidence proving its terrible for your lungs?
Addiction
Is there a safe number of cigarettes a person can smoke a day?
There is no safe level of cigarettes someone can smoke a day. (less is better but none is best)
Do all JUUL pods contain nicotine?
Yes they all carry some. JUUL does not make any nicotine-free pods
Has the FDA found vaping to be effective in helping smokers quit?
No.
The container says "Nicotine Free" will it contain nicotine?
No way to know, some sites and sellers are truthful, many are not.
What happens to someone's (long time smokers) body when they decide to quit?
They have withdrawal symptoms.
Every day, how many children and teens under 18 smoke their first cigarette?
More than 3,200
Are e-cigarettes more popular with high school students or adults?
The use of e-cigarettes are most popular with high school students.
Some people have suggested that use of e-cigarettes by young people might "protect" them from using cigarettes.
Is there evidence to support this?
There is no evidence to support this claim
Does the FDA oversight the manufacturing of these products?
No, there is no oversight regarding the potentially harmful ingredients companies can add.
What can tobacco smoke lead to?
Tobacco smoking can lead to
-lung cancer
-chronic bronchitis
-emphysema
How many chemicals are there in cigarette smoke?
Cigarette smoke contains more than 7,000 chemicals, 70 of which are known to cause cancer.
Can e-cigarettes be just as dangerous as regular cigarettes?
Yes.
Because E-cigarettes don't have tobacco but have many OTHER ingredients that are dangerous, like nicotine and many seriously harmful ingredients that cigarettes don't have (diacetyl, ultrafine) and even heavy metals, such as nickel, tin, and lead.
which part of the e-juice makes the vaping "smoke"?
Vegetable glycerin
Is it possible to overdose on Nicotine?
overdose is possible, though uncommon, Nicotine is poisonous.
On average what is the life expectancy of a smoker compared to a nonsmoker?
the life expectancy of a smoker is 10 years less than a nonsmoker.