Vaping
Vaping is just harmless water vapor.
What is myth.
Vape produces an aerosol that can contain nicotine, heavy metals, and other chemicals.
Nicotine pouches are tobacco-free, so they are completely safe.
What is myth.
May not contain tobacco leaves, but still contain nicotine which is addictive.
THC is the chemical in marijuana that produces a high.
What is fact.
Alcohol slows down the brain and nervous system.
What is fact.
Alcohol is a depressant.
Combining different substances can increase risks.
What is fact.
Combinations of substances can have varying effects.
Most vapes contain nicotine.
What is fact.
Many popular vape products include nicotine, even when the flavor seems harmless.
Nicotine is addictive.
What is fact.
Nicotine can create strong dependence to it especially for teens.
Edibles, like gummies or brownies, can take longer to affect someone than smoking.
What is fact.
The mode of administration will impact the effect of a product. Ingestion may take 30 minutes to 2 hours to impact a user.
Coffee or energy drinks can sober someone up quickly.
What is myth.
Time is the only thing that will lower blood alcohol levels.
Addiction can only happen to adults.
What is myth.
Anyone can become addicted to substances.
Nicotine in vapes can affect teen brain development.
What is fact.
Nicotine can affect memory, attention, and learning in developing brains.
Nicotine pouches can still affect heart rate and blood pressure.
Using these products will increase your heart rate which will impact your blood pressure. Nicotine is a stimulant.
Because marijuana is natural, it cannot affect the brain.
What is myth.
THC and other chemicals in marijuana will impact the brain - development, processing, and function.
Mixing alcohol and energy drinks can make it harder to notice how intoxicated someone is.
What is fact.
Caffeine from the energy drinks can make the intoxicating effects of the alcohol.
Advertising and social media can influence how teens view substances.
What is fact.
Normalization or substance use makes it seem less harmful. Could be social media, tv shows, or movies.
Vapes can contain more nicotine than a cigarette.
What is fact.
Some vape pods contain as much nicotine as an entire pack of cigarettes if not more.
Using nicotine pouches can make it easier to become addicted to nicotine.
What is fact.
These products contain varying levels of nicotine that is addictive.
THC products today have a strong potency than in the past.
What is fact.
Products can now range from 40-90% THC. It used to be under 10%.
Alcohol affects decision making and judgement.
What is fact.
Judgement is the first thing impacted with alcohol use and will affect the ability to make healthy decisions.
Setting and achieving goals can impact our self image.
What is fact.
Self image can always be improved and if we measure how far we've come in achieving our goals it can help us frame a more positive self image.
If a vape is fruit flavored, it probably doesn't contain nicotine.
What is myth.
Flavor does not mean nicotine free. It's meant to entice youth users to think it isn't dangerous.
Because nicotine pouches don't produce smoke, they cannot affect your health.
What is myth.
Other health effects include dental issues, throat and mouth cancer, and stomach issues.
If a product is labeled as hemp, CBD, or Delta 8 it's automatically safe for teens.
What is myth.
These products when naturally occurring do not produce a high. However, most products on the market are synthetic so can produce a high or negative effects on a user.
Most teens drink alcohol regularly.
What is myth.
Most teens choose NOT to drink.
Assertiveness is when someone is quiet, withdrawn, and doesn't speak up for themselves.
What is myth.
Assertiveness is standing up for oneself calmly and firmly. This is not rude or hostile, but direct.