Myths - True or False
Vaping is safer than traditional cigarettes.
What is false?
This vaping device is disguised as a common writing utensil.
What is a vape pen?
57.8% stated this as a reason for trying vapes.
A friend uses them.
True or False:
Effective Sept. 1, 2023, public school students found in possession of a vape pen or e-cigarette on campus or at a school-sponsored event will now be placed in an alternative school.
True
Vaping isn't addictive
What is false?
This everyday school item not only carries your laptop, but it also has a pouch, concealed tubing, and a moth piece in the shoulder strap.
What is a vaping backpack?
Second leading reason (23.3%) for trying vapes.
What is to get a high or buzz?
True or False:
It is a felony to vape THC in Texas if you’re under 18.
True.
Vaping properly allows user to control nicotine intake
What is true?
The is vape is shaped like an accessory for item that most kids have and are constantly on.
28.3% stated this as the reason they use vapes.
What is a friend uses them?
True or False.
It is legal for an 18 yrld to vape tobacco in Texas.
False.
In Texas, it is illegal for individuals under 21 years of age to buy or possess tobacco products, including e-cigarettes or vape devices. There is an exception for individuals at least 18 years old who are active members of the United States military or state military forces and can show a valid military identification card
Vaping is in the rise.
What is false?
Vaping is declining nationally as America. This is because the FDA has made it illegal for manufacturers to market vape products to children. It is also a reaction to the thousands of acute lung injuries that were caused by the Vitamin E Acetate in vape products, which has been regulated and removed by the FDA has.
Juul manufactured this e-cigarette that looks similar to a portable device you plug into a computer.
What is a USB drive?
43.4% use vapes to manage these feelings.
What is feeling anxious, stressed or depressed?
True or False:
Disciplinary action for getting caught with a vape or e-cigarette on a middle or high school campus does not include being expelled.
False.
Vaping helps relieve stress and anxiety.
What is false?
Nicotine increases stress, anxiety and depression in teens and adults – rather than relieving it. For this reason, e-cigarettes are especially dangerous for teens and young adults because this mix of nicotine and toxic chemicals can harm young, developing brains.
This vaping accessory is a popular part of a preteens wardrobe and is a popular way to hide vape pens.
What is a vaping hoodie?
42.8% state this as the reason they vape.
What is to get high or a buzz?
True or False:
E-cigarettes cannot be used within 400 feet of a school in Texas.
False. It's 300 feet.