Vaping 101
Youth Mental Health
Alcohol Myth or Fact
100
True or False: Vaping companies use brightly colored advertising to target youth.
True: Companies intentionally target youth by using flavors and brightly colored advertising.
100
True or false: Drinking alcohol can cause you to say or do things that you normally wouldn't.
True
It can increase the likelihood of fights and impaired judgement.
100
Myth or Fact: Waiting until a person is over 21 can help decrease their likelihood of developing a drinking problem later in life.
Fact
Those who drank before 15 were more likely to develop a drinking problem later in life as opposed to those who waited until they were 21 or older.
200
True or False: Vaping products produce water vapor.
False: Vaping products produce harmful aerosol.
200
True or false: Going to a teacher or trusted adult is a good first step if someone is thinking about quitting nicotine/vaping?
True
*You can also text DITCHVAPE to 88709 for support.
200
Myth or Fact: Most other kids drink alcohol.
Myth
Most young people don't drink alcohol. Research shows that almost 85% of 12-20 year-olds haven't had a drink in the past month.
*From OPNA survey data
300
True or false: Unlike cigarettes, vaping is not harmful to a person's lungs.
False: Vaping contains harmful chemicals that can damage lungs.
300
Daily Double!
What are three examples of healthy coping skills (or ways to manage stress)?
Possible answers include:
Journaling, meditation, yoga, art, music, exercise, hobbies, talking to someone about your feelings.
300
Myth or Fact: You cannot sober up quickly by taking a cold shower or drinking water.
Fact
There is no magic cure to sober up. One drink can take at least one hour or longer to leave your body.
400
True or False: Youth who use vaping products do not end up smoking cigarettes later on in life.
False: Research shows that youth who use these products are more likely to smoke later on in life.
This is due to the possibility of nicotine addiction.
400
True or false: Vaping can calm someone down by reducing heart rate.
False: The nicotine found in vaping products can cause an elevated heart rate, sleep issues, and irritability.
400
Myth or Fact: Beer and wine are safer than liquor.
Myth
Alcohol is alcohol. A 12oz beer, 5oz glass of wine, and 1.5oz shot of liquor all have the same amount of alcohol.
500
Slowed connections in the brain due to nicotine are located in what part?
Answer: Prefrontal cortex
Other possible answers: Front on the brain, drawing showing where in the brain.
*Prefrontal cortex answers get 200 bonus points!
500
What number can someone call or text if they are struggling with their mental health and/or suicidal thoughts and need support?
Answer: 988
500
Myth or Fact: Alcohol is a stimulant. (can make a person feel more awake, alert, or energetic)
Myth
Alcohol is a depressant (can reduce alertness, slows down the body)