JUULs
What are JUULs?
A handheld electronic device that vaporizes a flavored liquid.
List at least 3 short term effects on the body.
Increased heart rate, heartburn, and headache.
How many packs of cigarettes does a can of dip equal to?
4 packs of cigarettes
What are 3 symptoms of withdrawal?
Craving, a sense of emptiness, anxiety, depression, etc.
JUUL products delivers nicotine faster to the brain than other tobacco products.
True. They deliver nicotine to the brain 4 times faster than any other tobacco product.
Do you have to be 21 to purchase JUULs everywhere in the U.S.?
Yes, requires a license that is 21 and over.
List at least 3 long term effects on the body.
Cancer, addiction, liver and kidney damage, tremors, etc.
What type of cancer is most typically a result of this kind of tobacco?
What are 3 treatments for withdrawal?
Nicotine gum, skin patches, inhalers, and nasal sprays.
Once nicotine reaches the brain, adrenaline is released, increasing heart rate, blood pressure, and restricting blood flow to the heart.
True. Nicotine results in higher blood pressure and heart rate.
What is the equivalent of 1 JUUL pod to the number of cigarettes?
1 JUUL pod equals 1 pack of cigarettes
How do you develop a tolerance to nicotine?
Long-term use of tobacco can cause a higher tolerance level which usually leads to an increase in tobacco use.
What change was made to dip containers?
A warning label was added onto the product to caution users to the dangers of dip.
How long does it take for the addiction from nicotine to go away?
It takes at least 3 months, but it depends on each individual.
JUULs are a harmless alternative to smoking.
False. They were once considered a "harmless" alternative, but all JUUL products contain nicotine in them.
What is the appeal of JUULs?
Flavors, sleekness, and technologically advanced
How can nicotine affect a pregnant woman’s body and the baby?
Nicotine can cross the placental barrier causing harmful effects to the fetus and inhibits oxygen and nutrients from reaching the child.
What is the main focal audience for dip?
Farmers, athletes (baseball), etc.
How long does it take for one’s heart rate to drop back to normal?
It takes about 20 minutes.
The average age range for JUUL users is 20-25.
False, it ranges from age 15 to 20.
Why are companies targeting a younger audience?
They appeal to this audience so that they can make a maximum profit and to get customers that will use there product over a longer period of time.
What happens to the brain with long-term tobacco use?
It changes the brain chemistry resulting in a chemical imbalance.
What are some common negative health effects that can happen as a result of dipping?
How much longer do nonsmokers live than smokers?
They live about 10 years longer.
Nicotine affects the dopamine transmitter in your brain.
True, there is a excessive amount of dopamine released once nicotine reaches the brain.