True or False?
Youth who vape on a daily basis should be able to quit pretty easily.
False! Studies have shown that among youth who vape on a daily basis, about 53% attempt to quit but are unsuccessful.
Who is the vape marketed towards?
A. Young Adults
B. Teenagers
C. Adults
D. Children
B. Teenagers
Fruity flavors, fun tricks, and colorful packaging
True or False: Vaping can disrupt brain development.
True!
If you were a youth who wanted to quit vaping, you should try to do so on your own.
False! Studies show that youth who are attempting to quit vaping are more successful when they participate in treatment or have additional support.
What year did the first flavored vape hit the market in the U.S.?
A. 2020
B. 2007
C. 2012
D. 2015
D. 2015!
Though the first vapes appeared in the U.S. in 2007, the flavored vapes helped the vape market flourish.
Which of these is a proven short-term effect of vaping:
A. Decreased appetite
B. Drowsiness
C. Trouble sleeping
D. Trouble breathing
All of the above! All of the symptoms listed are common short-term side effects of vaping.
The rate of youth in the U.S. who vape has been increasing over the last few years.
False! The rate has dropped from about 7.7% of youth to about 5.9% of youth from 2023 to 2024.
How many hours a week would an average person need to work in order to buy 3 vapes every month?
A. 2 hours
B. 3 hours
C. 5 hours
D. 10 hours
C. 5 Hours!
At $15/hr, someone would need to work 5 hours every week to afford 3 vapes every month. This does not take into account other bills or taxes.
True or False: Vaping can lead to ALL of the following symptoms: Decreased attention span, impulse control issues, lower mood, increased heart rate.
True!
Among youth who still vape, studies have shown an increase in daily use, AND more difficulty in quitting.
True! While fewer youth are vaping overall, the youth who still vape are vaping more frequently and are having a harder time quitting.
Among youth who vape regularly, how much will they spend every year on vapes, on average?
A. $500
B. $750
C. $1,000
D. $2,000
C. $1,000 or D. $2,000
An average youth who vapes regularly will spend anywhere from $1,000-$2,000 a year on vapes alone.
True or False: Youth show signs of addiction to vapes slower than adults do.
False! Youth show signs of addiction to vapes prior to regular or daily use.