E-Pen Parts (pg. 1)
This is the term given to an electronic device that simulates tobacco smoking
e-cigarette
What is the verb associated with Juul e-cigarettes? (page 5)
Juuling
Why is vaping so dangerous for teens (page 4)?
It is highly addictive and the brains of teenagers are still developing.
Why do some people who have been smoking for a long time choose to switch to vaping (page 1)?
They don't want the negative effects of cigarette smoke but they don't feel like they can quit yet
Do health professionals know the long term health effects of smoking e-cigarettes (page 1)?
No
This is the part of the e-cigarette that provides the power needed for it to smoke
Battery
Where has Juuling become a big problem among teens (be specific)? (page 5)
At school in bathrooms
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What is the drug that both e-cigarettes and traditional cigarettes have?
Nicotine
What does the term "addictive" mean (page 1)?
If something is addictive it means that a person can become reliant and need to have access to it on a regular basis, even when having too much can cause negative effects
The person using the e-cigarette activates the device by doing what?
Pushing a button
How much nicotine is found in Juul e-cigarettes compared to regular cigarettes and e-cigarettes (page 5)?
twice the amount of nicotine
Vaping puts teens at greater risk of developing what sorts of problems...name at least 3 (page 4)?
- Lack of Attention
- Reduced activity in the brain
- Decreased memory
- Using other drugs
Do e-cigarettes or traditional cigarettes have fewer toxic chemicals (Page 1)?
Why is smoking an e-cigarette called 'vaping'(page 2)?
You inhale a vapour that is produced rather than burning smoke.
The juice or liquid found in an E-Pen is contained in what?
The Cartridge
What concerns did the host of the Juul video that we watched have about how Juul advertises to customers?
What part of the brain does nicotine affect most in teens (page 4)?
the Prefrontal cortex
True or false: Traditional and e-cigarettes both contain cancer causing toxins (page 1).
True
Why is nicotine so dangerous? Name all of the reasons you can think of
- It is highly addictive
- It is toxic at high levels
- It affects the brain
What are some side effects of vaping? Name all you can think of.
- you can become disoriented
- develop heart and lung problems
- seizure
- memory loss
- lack of concentration.
Explain in your own words with as much detail as you can why doctors feel Juuling is a harmful product (page 5-7).
- It has twice the nicotine
- They are marketed to teens
- They are encouraging a new generation of smokers
- Harms the teenage brain
- Causes memory, attention and emotional problems
- Highly addictive
Teens who vape are more likely to try and become addicted to what two other substances (page 4)?
Alcohol and Marijuana
What do both e-cigarettes and traditional cigarettes have in common? Name as many things as you can.
- both have nicotine
- both are bad for an unborn baby
- both have harmful chemicals
- both are bad for teens
- both are addictive
In your own words, how can e-cigarettes be beneficial to adults who have been smoking for many years?
The vapour of e-cigarettes seems to be less harmful than cigarette smoke (less tar). They allow addicted smokers to get nicotine without the smoke of