Youth Development
Why are teens more likey to become addicted to Vaping than adults?
A teenagers Brain is not fully developed until the age of 25.
What is the liquid in e- cigarettes called ?
E-Juice or Vape juice
E-Juice contains enough poisonous chemicals that could cause accidental death if swallowed or absorbed through the skin.
True or False
True
Nicotine is a poison.
Depending on a person's size, 1 to 2 teaspoons if vape juice can be fatal.
Vaping is legal 18 and over in Tennessee.
True or False
False
It is illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to have a vape, buy vape products, or use vaping products.
Science shows that e- cigarettes always have a positive impact on helping people quit smoking.
False
Years ago, it was believed to have an impact on helping actual adult smokers quit smoking; but now doctors use other healthier means to help someone quit smoking AND VAPING.
Youth who use e-cigarettes do not end up smoking later on in life.
True or False
False
Teens that vape are 4 times more likely to become a cigarette smoker with the first year of addiction.
The percentage goes up the more a teen vapes.
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
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.
What is it called when drug traffickers illegally put fentanyl, methamphetines, and other dangerous fillers in drugs without the persons knowledge in order to make more money and get the person addicted so they will buy more?
Lacing
Adults can vape at school.
False
Adults 21 and over can vape on School grounds only if they are 100 feet from a door.
What is it called when a person cannot control the urge to use nicotine.
Addiction
E- cigarettes are the most commonly used nicotine product used by youth
True of False
True
Because Tobacco Companies adding Child appealing flavors; teens bought into the deception and thought it was cool to vape.
Tobacco Companies added Flavors to Vape Juice to appeal to teens.
True or False
True
Tobacco Companies need 2000 new smokers every day to account for those they lost in order to make money. They know teens are the easiest target.
Symptoms people get when they try to quit a substance.
Withdrawal Symptoms
What happens if a Student at BCHS gets caught vaping?
They will get 3 days in ISS, go in front of the JUDGE and ordered to attend a 4 hour Vaping Class in which they have to participate in order to get a certificate. If a student does not attend the class or finish the class with a Certificate of Completion, they will go back in front of the judge and pay fines, be assigned 200 hours of community service, and have Illegal Vaping on their record.
Which has more nicotine?
Cigarette or a cigar?
Cigar
A large cigar has as much nicotine as a pack of cigarettes.
Three Reasons why teens say they Vaped.
The number 1 reason teens gave for Vaping was the cool flavors.
To fit in, look cool, friends pressured them, curious, saw a family member do it.
Most teens Vape.
True or False
False
Teens believe that most teens vape, but in reality, 94% of Middle School Students do not vape.
What are two lung diseases associated with Vaping?
Can you vape on college Campus's in Tennessee?
Most college campus's will not allow vaping on campus, even if you are 21.
Name 5 dangerous chemicals found in a cigarette
acetone, formaldehyde, fiberglass, cyanide, arsenic, butane, rocket fuel, plutonium, benzene, naphatheline, cadmium....
Besides the brain, explain how vaping affects the development of other parts of the body.
Smoking and vaping among teens and preteens can also slow down lung growth, impair lung function and cause their hearts to beat faster than nonsmokers. Teen and preteen smokers and vapers tend to experience the same negative effects of tobacco as adult smokers, such as: Coughing
Flavors such as Peanut Butter Cookie , Grandma's Apple Pie, Rainbow Custard, Unicorn blood and Kryptonite are all safe.
True or False
False
No Vape Flavors are safe. They contain Carcinogens, cancer causing chemicals.
The ingredient in Vape Juice that causes fat deposits to build up in the lungs causing severe lung damage.
Glycerin
What happens in Tennessee if a student brings a vape laced with fentanyl to school and someone dies?
Same can happen anywhere...not just school.
They will be charged with 2nd degree Murder.
The white patches found on the tongue or inside the mouth of a person who uses dip, chewing tobacco, snus, or snuff.
Leukoplakia
Pre Cancer and Even Cancer depending on the stage.