Vaping Basics
What is Vaping?
Inhaling and exhaling vapor from an electronic cigarette (e-cigarette)
True or False: These are all effects of vaping (coughing, throat irritation, and difficulty breathing)
True! Coughing, throat irritation, and difficulty breathing are all effects of vaping.
True or false: Vaping can damage your brain and affect your mood.
True! Vaping affects mental and physical factors.
How can vaping influence social interactions in friend groups?
Vaping might create a sense of belonging among in groups or exclusion of non-vapers
Does stress and anxiety contribute to teenage vaping?
Yes. Some teenagers may think vaping will help as a coping mechanism for stress and anxiety. However, vaping increases stress and anxiety.
Name one common device name used for vaping nicotine?
vapes, e-cigarettes (brands: juul, geekbar, hyde, vuse)
How can vaping impact brain development in teenagers?
Nicotine can harm brain development by affecting attention, learning, memory and mood.
How does vaping affect lung health over time?
Vaping can lead to lung inflammation and damage, increasing the risk of respiratory problems.
True or false: Most teenagers who start vaping due to social pressures?
True! To fit in with peers who are vaping or to avoid feeling left out and get pressured.
True or false: Vaping can impact mental health over time.
True. Vaping nicotine can worsen anxiety and contribute to mood disorders.
What's the main psychoactive component in vape liquids?
Nicotine
True or False: Lung disease is associated with vaping
True! Cancer and EVALI (e-cigarette/vaping-associated lung injury) are some of the diseases that develop with repeated use of vaping.
True or false: Vape liquids can contain harmful chemicals besides nicotine.
True. Vape liquids may contain harmful substances such as formaldehyde and heavy metals.
True or false: Vaping helps to relieve stress.
False. Vaping is linked to developing anxiety and mood disorders.
True or false: Vaping can lead to feelings of isolation.
True. Vaping might isolate people who don't vape from people who do and create a divide among friends.
Is nicotine-free vaping safe and actually free from nicotine?
NO. Vaping devices that are "nicotine-free" have been found by researchers to commonly have a small percentage of nicotine!
True or False: Fruit-flavored vapes are healthier than regular vapes!
False! Chemicals in fruit-flavored vapes can be especially harmful when heated
Can vaping impact your teeth and mouth?
Vaping can contribute to dry mouth (bad breath), gum inflammation, and other oral health issues.
What are some ways you can respond if your friends pressure you to try vaping?
You could say No politely but firm, suggest doing something else together, or explain that you're making a decision based on what's best for your health.
True or false: Getting support from friends and family can help you quit vaping.
True! Engaging in physical activities, practicing mindfulness, breathing, and getting support from friends and family can make quitting easier.
True or False: Vaping is a safe-alternative to smoking
False! Vaping has risks and can lead to negative health effects!
How does nicotine affect your brain?
Nicotine can permanently alter the way your brain processes dopamine which is the most important part to understanding nicotine addiction.
What are other harmful ingredients in a vape besides nicotine?
Heavy metals like nickel and lead, flavor chemicals and vitamin E.
How can you help a friend who's feeling pressured to vape by their friends?
Listen to them, remind them that their choice matters, and offer to do something fun together that doesn't involve vaping.
How can talking with a friend/family member help you resist vaping?
Talking can give emotional support, You find different ways to cope support and It stops you from being alone when feeling stressed