Peer Pressure
What are the causes of peer pressure?
Developmental changes in teenage brains
Desire for social acceptance
Lack of self-confidence
What is self-esteem?
It's your subjective sense of personal worth and value.
True or False: e-cigarettes are just as addictive as traditional ones?
True:
Both contained nicotine, which research suggests may be as addictive as heroin or cocaine
What products are nicotine found in?
Cigarettes, e-cigarettes, vaping, Cigars, smokeless tobacco (like dip, chew, snus), Hookah tobacco.
Factors that affect self-esteem?
Disability, genetics, age, illness, physical abilities, socioeconomic status, thought patterns.
What are ways to deal with peer pressure?
Speaking with confidence when saying no to something. Finding friends who share similar values. Think of an excuse. Suggest something else to do. Avoid certain situations. Stand up for others.
What does self-esteem influence?
Motivation, relationships, mental and physical health, happiness.
What are common side effects of vaping
Throat and mouth irritation, headache, nausea, cough.
More research is needed on long-term side effects such as cancer, cardiovascular and respiratory disease.
What is Nicotine?
A naturally occurring chemical in tobacco plants, but it can also be produced synthetically.
It is a stimulant drug.
Does vaping affect IQ?
Students who vaped showed worse performance on cognitive tests-This may be due to reduced blood flow to the brain and increased stress on the brain.
When can peer pressure be positive?
When it encourages beneficial behaviors and personal growth, such as motivating a person to pursue healthy habits or hobbies.
How can someone improve their self-esteem?
Challenging negative thoughts, focusing on strengths, setting healthy boundaries.
What body organs are negatively impacted by vaping?
Lungs, Brain and heart.
Nicotine is primary agent in e-cigarettes. It can raise blood pressure and spikes adrenaline which increases heart rate and lead to heart attack. restrict blood vessels in brain.
How does Nicotine affect the body?
Leads to addiction, can impact the heart, brain development and cause nausea, vomiting, dizziness and shortness of breath.
True or False: Vaping is just water vapor
False: all vapes have chemicals which can include flavors, metals, and labelling is unreliable as there is very little guidelines for what a vape product labels.
What are some impacts of positive peer pressure?
Increased self-confidence, stronger social bonds, supportive environment for making better choices.
What factors lead to low self-esteem?
Experiences early in childhood such as bulling or neglect, negative self-talk or comparing oneself to others, not able to be assertive and set boundaries with others.
The vaping process involves heating a liquid, why might this be concerning?
At high temps, propylene glycol breaks a part to form a new chemical called carbonyl compounds-also known as aldehydes (such as formaldehyde, acetal Hyde acrolein) and the long-term effects are still unknown.
What does NRT stand for and when might someone use this?
Nicotine Replacement Therapy, used to reduce nicotine so the individual can eventually be nicotine free. NRT gum, patch or lozenges are common products.
What are symptoms of peer pressure?
Sudden shift in moods, increased irritability, anxiety, stress
True or False: Peer pressure is a neutral term?
True: as peer pressure can be both positive or negative depending on the situation.
Encouraging a friend to join the drama club because they are talented may be positive.
While urging someone to try a drug may be negative and lead to negative consequences.
What can low self-esteem lead to?
Health issues such as anxiety, depression, loneliness, not engaging in activities that may be fun or healthy such as trying out for a basketball team. May lead to unhealthy decisions and choices.
How many chemicals are typically in vape products?
There are over 22 chemicals based on a recent study from 2017-2019.
These include: vegetable glycerin, propylene glycol, lead, nickel, formaldehyde and acrolein.
What are nicotine pouches?
Smokeless pouches put between gum and cheek that deliver nicotine. They are highly addictive and can cause gum irritation, lead to cardiovascular issues among other issues.
Tobacco use is responsible for how many deaths annually worldwide?
Over 7 million and 1.6 million non-smokers die from secondhand smoke exposure.