Vape 101
What is the actual name for the "cloud" produced by a vape, which is made of tiny chemical particles rather than just water?
Aerosol
This is the primary chemical in vapes that makes them so addictive.
Nicotine
Until what age does the human brain continue to develop and remain extra vulnerable to nicotine?
25 years old
Why do Vaping companies target youth more frequently than older people?
They can use the items longer than older people.
Name one physical sign of nicotine withdrawal when someone tries to quit.
Irritability, trouble sleeping, anxiety, or strong cravings
True or False: Some vapes labeled "0% nicotine" have been found to actually contain nicotine.
True
Name two heavy metals that have been found in the aerosol of vaping devices.
Nickel, tin, lead, or chromium.
True or False: Vaping can actually increase feelings of anxiety and depression over time.
True
What is one tactic the vape industry uses to make products look "fun" or "cool" to kids?
Using candy/fruit flavors or social media influencers
If you spend $10 a week on vaping, about how much money are you losing in a year?
$520
How many seconds does it take for nicotine to reach the brain after inhaling?
A. 10 sec
B. 30 sec
C. 1 min
D. 2 min
A. 10 sec
This chemical, often used to preserve dead specimens, is created when vape liquid is heated
Formaldehyde
Using nicotine as a teen can damage parts of the brain responsible for these two things
Attention, learning, mood, or impulse control
True or False: The FDA has approved e-cigarettes as a safe way for teens to quit smoking.
False
What is a "Refusal Skill"?
A strategy or way to say "no" when pressured by peers to vape.
What is the federal minimum age in the U.S. to purchase any vaping or tobacco product?
21 years of age
What type of particles are inside the "cloud" during vaping?
Ultrafine Particles
This is a common illness that is associated with vaping?
A. Popcorn Lung
B. Teeth Issues
C. EVALI
D. All of the Above
D. All of the Above
Roughly what percentage of teens who start vaping do so because a friend used them?
A. 10%
B. 25%
C. 50%
D. 75%
C. 50%
Teens who vape are about how many times more likely to start smoking regular cigarettes?
4 times
One standard vape pod can contain as much nicotine as this many packs of regular cigarettes.
A. <1 Pack
B. 1 to 2 Packs
C. 2 to 3 Packs
D. 3 or More Packs
B. 1 to 2 Packs
This items is inside of a Vape that helps heat the liquid?
Battery
This is the term for being exposed to the aerosol from someone else's vape.
Secondhand aerosol (or secondhand smoke).
Rank in order of the most to least amount of exposure that teens get to start vaping?
A. Retail Stores
B. Magazines / Newspaper
C. TV
D. Internet
Rank: A,D,C,B
Retail- 14.4 million
Internet- 10/5 million
TV- 9.6 million
Magazine / Newspaper- 8 million
Addiction can start as quickly as?
A. Minutes
B. Days
C. Weeks
D. Months
B. Days