Vaping
Vaping is just harmless water vapor.
False. It contains nicotine, chemicals, and toxins.
What is a relapse?
Going back to substance use after a period of sobriety.
This substance can be both natural and synthetic, and can be eaten, smoked, or brewed in teas as well as used through vaping devices.
What is Cannabis?
True or False — Having supportive family relationships can be a protective factor against substance use.
True
Name one activity families can do together that doesn’t cost any money.
Examples: Go for a walk, play a board game, cook a meal, watch a movie at home.
What addictive drug is found in both cigarettes and most vapes?
Nicotine.
Name one common trigger that can lead to relapse.
Examples: Stress, peer pressure, boredom, certain people or places.
This substance is 50 times more potent that morphine and 100 times more potent than Heroin.
What is Fentanyl?
Name one risk factor within the family that might increase the chance of substance use.
Examples: Lack of supervision, family conflict, parental substance use.
What’s something silly or funny that your family does that always makes you laugh?
Open-ended — encourages sharing positive memories.
Name one short-term health effect of vaping.
Coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, increased heart rate.
True or False — Having cravings means you will relapse.
False. Cravings are normal; coping skills can help manage them.
This substance is a CNS depressant, though most who use it would say that it lifts up their mood and provides "liquid confidence."
What is Alcohol?
What’s one protective factor at school that helps keep teens safe from substance use?
Examples: Positive relationships with teachers, involvement in sports or clubs, academic success.
True or False — Spending quality time together can help prevent relapse.
True
Why is vaping especially harmful to teens’ brains?
Nicotine affects brain development, especially areas that control attention, learning, and impulse control.
What’s one healthy coping skill you can use when you feel triggered?
Examples: Talking to a support person, exercising, journaling, deep breathing, listening to music.
These substances can cause sudden death, even at their first use.
What are inhalants?
Name one environmental risk factor that can make it harder to stay drug-free.
Examples: Peer pressure, community violence, easy access to drugs/alcohol.
Name one way your family shows support for each other without using words.
Examples: Hugs, making a meal, helping with chores, just being present.
Many vape flavors are marketed to appeal to young people. Name two common flavors.
Examples: Cotton candy, mango, bubblegum, mint, fruit punch.
Why is having a relapse prevention plan important for recovery?
It helps identify triggers, build coping strategies, and provides steps to stay on track when challenges come up.
This substance is typically seen in society as "non addictive because it is natural."
What are cannabis/shrooms?
What’s one protective factor within the community or environment that supports recovery and prevention?
Examples: Safe neighborhoods, after-school programs, positive peer groups, supportive mentors.
If your family had a theme song, what would it be and why?
Several answers will be accepted