Nicotine & Vaping
What is nicotine?
A highly addictive substance in cigarettes and vapes
What is the legal drinking age in the United States?
21
What is peer pressure?
Feeling forced to do something because of friends or classmates
What is a healthier alternative to drinking alcohol?
Exercising or playing sports
What is one short-term effect of alcohol use?
Slowed reaction time
What is one risk of using e-cigarettes (vapes)?
They can lead to nicotine addiction
Alcohol use does not improve focus. Instead, it causes what effect?
Impaired judgment
Daring someone to try vaping is an example of what?
Peer Pressure
What is a positive way to handle stress instead of using substances?
Talking to a friend or trusted adult
Name 3 Brands of Beer
Sam Adams, Bud Light, Busch, ETC
Vaping can harm which part of the body the most?
The lungs
How does alcohol affect decision-making?
It can lead to risky or unsafe choices
What is one way to build confidence in resisting peer pressure?
Practicing how to say no
How does media influence substance use?
It can make alcohol and vaping seem "cool"
What is a myth about alcohol?
Drinking coffee can sober you up quickly
What is the main chemical in vapes that makes them addictive?
Nicotine
What is a long-term consequence of alcohol use?
Liver disease
What is an example of not using a refusal skill?
Giving in to peer pressure
Why is it important to learn about substance use prevention?
To make healthy choices and avoid addiction
Why is ignoring a problem not a good way to handle stress?
Because it doesn’t help solve the issue
What is one reason someone might choose NOT to use nicotine?
It can cause addiction and health problems
What can sober you up after drinking alcohol?
Only time can remove alcohol from the body
What is an effective way to refuse drugs or alcohol?
Saying no with confidence and suggesting an alternative
What is a negative way media influences substance use?
It can make alcohol and vaping seem fun or harmless
What is a common misleading message in media about substance use?
That drinking or vaping makes people more popular