VAPING FACTS
What is in vape aerosol besides nicotine?
Chemicals like heavy metals, ultrafine particles, and toxic flavoring agents.
What are the three main types of bullying?
Physical, verbal, and social/relational.
One healthy habit that reduces the urge to vape is…
Exercise, journaling, chewing gum, deep breathing.
If you see bullying, name one safe way to respond.
Tell an adult, support the victim, redirect the situation, report anonymously.
Your friend is being teased for their clothes every day. What do you do?
Support them, sit with them, report it, etc.
True or False: Vaping is safer because it’s “just water vapor.”
False.
What is the definition of bullying?
Repeated, intentional harm where there is a power imbalance.
Stress often leads teens to vape or bully others because…?
It becomes a coping mechanism or outlet for emotions.
What should you say if someone tries to pressure you into vaping?
A firm “No,” offer an excuse, change the subject, or walk away.
You smell a sweet scent from someone’s vape in the bathroom. What is a safe choice?
Leave, avoid confrontation, report if needed.
What part of the brain does nicotine affect the most in teens?
The prefrontal cortex (decision making, emotions, impulse control).
What bystanders do is important because…?
They can stop, prevent, or encourage bullying depending on their actions.
What chemical in vapes makes them addictive?
Nicotine.
Name a strategy to help a friend who wants to stop vaping.
Hold them accountable, help them replace the habit, suggest counseling or quitlines.
A classmate posts a video of someone getting bullied. What’s the right response?
Don’t forward it; report it; support the student in the video.
Name one long-term risk of vaping.
Lung damage, addiction, heart issues, etc.
Name a common myth about bullying.
“It’s just a part of growing up.”
How does bullying affect mental health?
It increases anxiety, depression, isolation, and low self-esteem.
If you're being bullied online, what is the first thing you should do?
Screenshot and block the bully; report to platform or a trusted adult.
Your friend says vaping calms them. What’s a positive response?
Listen, encourage healthy coping, offer alternatives, avoid judgment.
What does JUUL and similar devices deliver faster than cigarettes?
A highly concentrated dose of nicotine.
What percentage of bullying happens when adults are nearby?
Most bullying occurs with peers present but without adults noticing (varies by study: ~80%).
Name one way vaping affects athletic performance.
Reduced lung function, stamina, oxygen flow, and recovery time.
What does it mean to be an “upstander”?
Someone who takes safe action to stop or prevent bullying.
You witness bullying from a person who used to be your friend. What’s the mature action?
Don’t join in; intervene safely; set boundaries; talk to an adult.