Vaping Facts
What is an e-cigarette?
A handheld electronic device that simulates the feeling of smoking. It works by heating the liquid to create a vapor.
What are three types of alcohol?
beer, liquor, and wine
What is marijuana?
Comes from a plant. It contains a psychoactive chemical, THC, in its leaves, buds, and flowers
What is the legal age someone can use alcohol and marijuana?
21 and older
What is a cause of stress?
school, family, friends, peer pressure, work, etc.
What is the vapor of an e-cigarette?
It is a bunch of different chemicals that can cause cancer, and other illness.
What are some things that impact how quickly someone gets intoxicated or drunk?
age, gender, body weight, how much someone has eaten, how much water someone has drank, the kind of alcohol their drinking, their overall health
What are some long term effects of marijuana?
heart, lung, and liver disease.
True or False: Vapes do not cause cancer.
False: Vaping can cause a variety of different cancers and serious illnesses such as lung disease, heart disease, and more.
How can you help someone who is struggling with mental health?
What drugs do vapes contain?
Nicotine and THC
True or False: Your body temperature gets lower as you drink.
True: Alcohol lowers your body temp which makes you more likely to get hypothermia.
What are three side effects of marijuana?
Increased heart rate, dry mouth, red eyes, lessened coordination and balance, weakened muscles and reaction time
True or false: It is okay to drink or smoke marijuana and drive.
FALSE: This is extremely dangerous. You should never do it yourself OR get in the car with someone who has been.
What is self-esteem?
How much you value, respect, and feel confident about yourself
What are three ways vaping can impact your health?
1. Nicotine in e-cigarettes makes it harder for youth to learn, concentrate, and control their impulses
2. Nicotine can make you more likely to become addicted to other drugs.
3. Vapor from e-cigarettes can cause cancer, and leave small metals and particles in the lungs for years.
What are some effects alcohol has on your body?
is slows your reflexes, can impact your memory, can change the way you see or how well you can judge speeds or distances
How can marijuana impact mental health?
It can make you feel more depressed, increase your anxiety, and make you more irritated or aggressive
True or false: Using marijuana can cause acne, and make your skin age faster.
True!
What are some examples of coping skills?
yoga, journaling, art, exercise, talking with a friend, going for a walk, being outside, doing things you enjoy, listening to music
True or False: Youth who use e-cigarettes do not end up smoking later on in life.
False: Research shows that youth who use-e-cigarettes are more likely to smoke and use other drugs later in life.
What are some health effects of drinking?
liver disease, stroke, heart disease, cancer, unintentional injury, memory issues, alcohol poisoning, digestive problems
True or false: marijuana can impact how you drive
True! Marijuana can impact how alert or awake you are, your concentration, coordination, and reaction time
True or false: Marijuana can be prescribed by a doctor to help treat medical conditions
True: In some cases marijuana can help treat illnesses BUT it should always be prescribed by a doctor.
True or false: Men experience less mental health issues.
FALSE: Men and women experience similar amounts of mental illness, but men seek treatment less.