E -Cigarettes 101
What is an e-cigarette
A handheld electronic device that simulates the feeling of smoking. It works by heating the liquid to generate an aerosol, also called a vapour that the user inhales and exhales. Using e-cigarettes is commonly referred to as vaping.
Unlike cigarettes , e-cigarettes contain no cancer causing chemicals
True or False
False: E-cigarettes contains harmful chemicals such as acetaldehyde and formaldehyde
E- cigarettes are the most commonly used nicotine product used by youth
True of False
True
E-cigarettes can be sold to someone who is 18 years of age and older
No, you must be 21 in New York state.
What’s one way to say "no" to someone offering you a vape?
“No thanks, I’m not into that.”
Remember "I" statements
What is the liquid in e- cigarettes called ?
E-Juice or Vape juice
There are over 7,000 different flavours available. The e-juice contains poly....glycol and/or glycerine....It often contains nicotine in comparable amounts to a cigarette.
Secondhand smoke.....
Smoke or vapor you inhale from another person
Why do most youth start using e-cigarettes?
Youth may start using e-cigarettes for a variety of reasons including to look cool, to fit in, for the flavours, and as part of a social activity.
Research says that most youth start because they want to try flavours.
Can you vape inside of a mall, community centre, skate park, or sporting fields?
No, people cannot vape inside any enclosed public space such restaurants, schools, community centres, malls, workplaces. People cannot vape within 20m of a park, playground, skatepark, or school.
If a friend is addicted, who could you encourage them to talk to?
A counselor, teacher, or parent.
Unlike traditional cigarettes, e-cigarette vapor does not contain nicotine or tar.... True of False
False , E-cigarettes may contain nicotine but do not contain tar, they contain other harmful substances like formaldehyde and micro metals.
Tar is the common name for small the pieces of toxic chemicals left behind in your lungs by burning tobacco.
Nicotine is the chemical which causes addiction.
E-Juice contains enough poisonous chemicals that could cause accidental death if drank or absorbed through the skin.
True or False
True
Where do vape companies often advertise to young people?
Social media, often through influencers.
It is okay to use an E- cigarette in a car with someone who is under 16 years of age
No, you cannot use an e-cigarette (or a regular cigarette) in a car or truck with someone who is under 16 years of age. This includes siblings or friends.
What should you do if you feel pressured to vape?
Walk away or change the subject.
What are the four main components of an E- cigarette
A battery, a cartridge or tank, an atomizer, LED light
What is one symptom of nicotine withdrawal?
Irritability, cravings, anxiety, it is very hard to focus on anything.
What type of vape flavors are designed to attract teens?
Candy or fruity flavors such as mango or cotton candy.
Bonus question: name 1 harmful ingredient that is in an e-cigarette
E-cigarettes could contain the following harmful ingredients:
Nicotine, Propylene Glycol, Vegetable Glycerin, Diacetyl, Formaldehyde, Aluminum, Acetaldehyde, Acrolein, Nickel, Tin, Lead, Benzene, Toluene
Name one healthy way to deal with stress.
Exercise, music, journaling, talking to someone.
E- cigarette ''juice'' is sold in flavors such as Peanut Butter Cookie , Grandma's Apple Pie, Rainbow Custard, Unicorn blood and Kryptonite.
True or False
True
While these flavourings may be safe to eat, they have not been tested for their safety when inhaled. The lungs are designed to filter one substance: oxygen.
Science shows that e- cigarettes always have a positive impact on helping people quit smoking.
True or False
False: Some people will completely transfer to vapes, but vapes may be worse, and a lot of people return to normal cigarettes.
What impact can e-cigarettes have on youth?
E-cigarettes can have the following impacts:
1. vaping can make smoking look normal again
2. nicotine in e-cigarettes makes it harder for youth to learn, concentrate, or control their impulses.
3. nicotine can train your brain to be more easily addicted to other drugs
4. e-cigarettes contain chemicals that could be harmful
E-cigarettes cannot be used within how many metres of a school?
20 metres (same as smoking)
A social media ad shows people vaping and having fun.
What should you remember about those images?
They’re staged and misleading, vaping has real health risks they’re not showing.