Vape Facts
True or false: Vape companies often use sweet flavors and colorful packaging to target teens.
True
This body system is most harmed by vaping, leading to coughing, wheezing, and inflammation.
respiratory system
What does a strong “NO” also include?
Eye contact, firm voice, confidence
Everyone vapes
Myth- 8% according to CDC 2024
True or False: Vape aerosol is just “water vapor.”
False- it is aerosols
Vaping nicotine can increase this measurable body function, making your heart work harder.
heart rate
Name one strategy to avoid peer pressure
Walk away, change subject, suggest another activity
Vapes are harmless it is just water vapor
Myth- aerosols and other heavy metals
What age must someone be to legally purchase vaping products?
21
Teens who vape are more likely to experience this mental health symptom linked to addiction and withdrawal.
anxiety
Give an example of a supportive ally you can turn to if pressured.
Friend, teacher, coach, counselor, family member
Myth or Fact: “Vaping helps you relax long-term.”
Myth- nicotine increases stress
What is the addictive component in vaping products?
Nicotine
Nicotine triggers a release of this “feel-good chemical,” leading to addiction
dopamine
What is one way to prepare yourself ahead of time for situations where someone might offer you a vape?
Practice what you will say, plan a quick exit, or bring a supportive friend.
Social media ads often make vaping look harmless. What is this called?
Targeting marketing
Name one reason teens say they try vaping.
Flavors, curiosity, peer influence, stress, etc.
This severe lung injury connected to vaping caused thousands of hospitalizations in 2019.
EVALI-is a severe lung illness caused by vaping, with initial symptoms including shortness of breath, cough, and chest pain
What refusal skill involves clearly stating your feelings using “I” statements?
Using an I-Statement (ex: “I don’t vape, and I don’t want to try it.”)
What is one way to challenge vaping myths among peers?
Share facts, ask questions, provide alternatives, speak up