Vaping 101
Mental Health
Vaping Myth or Fact
100
True or false: Unlike cigarettes, vaping is not harmful to a person's lungs.
False: Vaping contains harmful chemicals that can damage lungs.
100
True or false: Youth these days have nothing to stress about
False
Y'all be stressin
100
Myth or Fact: Vapes/Oral Pouches are safer than cigarettes
Myth
Any product containing nicotine is harmful to the brain, especially for those under 25. Vapes often contain formaldehyde, heavy metals, volatile organic compounds, and ultra-fine particles that may stay in the lungs.
200
True or False: Vaping products produce water vapor.
False: Vaping products produce harmful aerosol.
200
True or false: Going to a teacher or trusted adult is a good first step if someone is thinking about quitting nicotine/vaping
True
*You can also text DITCHVAPE to 88709 for support.
200
Myth or Fact: Most high schoolers vape
Myth
78.3% of Oklahoma teens and 96% of American teens do not use nicotine products
300
True or False: Vaping when you're young makes you more likely smoke cigarettes later on in life.
True: Research shows that youth who use these products are more likely to smoke later on in life.
This is due to the possibility of nicotine addiction.
300
Daily Double!
What are three examples of healthy coping skills (or ways to manage stress)?
Possible answers include:
Journaling, meditation, yoga, art, music, exercise, hobbies, talking to someone about your feelings.
300
Myth or Fact: Non nicotine vapes are better for you
Myth
Non nicotine vapes still contain harmful aerosols which can be harmful for your lungs.
400
Name three chemicals found in vapes
Silver, formaldehyde, arsenic, lead, etc.
400
True or False: Nicotine can increase anxiety and depression
True
Nicotine increases overall anxiety and depression over time. Anxiety and depression are common symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.
400
Myth or Fact: It takes a long time to get addicted to nicotine products
Myth
It can take as little as a few days or weeks after starting to vape occasionally to be addicted.
500
Slowed connections in the brain due to nicotine are located in what part?
Answer: Prefrontal cortex
Other possible answers: Front on the brain, drawing showing where in the brain.
*Prefrontal cortex answers get 200 bonus points!
500
What number can someone call or text if they are struggling with their mental health and/or suicidal thoughts and need support?
Answer: 988
500
Myth or Fact: Nicotine is a depressant
Myth
Nicotine is a stimulant which can increase anxiety