General Knowledge
What is the substance that is vaped?
Nicotine, a mixture of water, flavoring, heavy metals such as nickel and lead.
What organs are impacted by vaping? Name 3.
The lungs, heart, brain, blood vessels, liver, kidneys, eyes, throat, and mouth... all of them.
What age group is most likely to try vaping?
Teenagers and young adults
The human brain develops until this age.
25 years old
True or False: Vaping is safer than smoking traditional cigarettes.
False.
What are some of the different slang terms used in place of “vaping"?
E-cig, brand names (Juul, Puff Bar, etc.), vape pens, mods...
What is binge drinking, and what are its potential health risks?
Drinking 4-5 or more alcoholic drinks in 2 hours or less; risks include liver damage, alcohol poisoning, and impaired judgment.
Why are young people more willing to try vaping? Think advertising...
The colorful, candy-like flavors in vape juices are often designed to attract this demographic.
On average, how many alcohol ads do teenagers see per day?
3
Marijuana is addictive. Yes or no.
Yes.
Vaping devices use this component to heat the liquid and produce vapor.
A battery-powered heating element
Substance use can increase ______ and depression symptoms for both youth and adults.
Anxiety.
What is the legal age the purchase nicotine and alcohol products?
21 years old.
What kinds of words are used to describe alcohol products positively?
"healthy" words, such as natural, organic, zero-sugar, no/low carb
Alcohol companies use celebrities to normalize drinking. True or false.
True, name a few
What part of the body is impacted by drinking alcohol? What happens?
The brain. There are changes in behavior, motor control, judgement...
What is a common symptom experienced by individuals who use vaping devices excessively.
A cough or shortness of breath
What resources are available for youth struggling with substance use?
Your Life Iowa, My Life My Quit, National Helpline for Substance Use...
How is alcohol marketed? Name 4.
Print, radio, television, websites, social media...
There's only one way to resist peer pressure. True or false.
False, name a few
What chemical is being released in the brain when someone vapes, smokes, or drinks?
Dopamine.
What is a substance use disorder? Why would people want to prevent having a substance use disorder?
...a condition where someone uses drugs or alcohol in a way that causes problems in their life, like trouble at school, with friends, or with their health, and they might have a hard time stopping, even if they want to.
What is it called when a person needs to use more because they feel the effects less?
Tolerance
What are informed decisions?
People should be given all the information they need so that they can make the best decision for themselves.
Using marijuana is a healthy coping skill for anxiety. True or false.
False. More likely to increase symptoms.