Marketing
What is one tactic that vape or alcohol companies use to attract teens?
Colors, celebrities, young people in ads, flavors, etc.
What is the addictive component in vapes/cigarettes?
Nicotine.
What is one way you can stand-up to pressure?
Simply saying no, excuse/reason, suggest an alternative, remaining assertive, avoid the scene, leave the situation, talk to someone about it.
Why do vape companies use young people in their ads?
To attract a younger audience
What is the psychoactive component in marijuana?
THC
A stranger asks you if you want to hit their vape. Demonstrate a way you can say no.
"No, thanks."
"No!"
What are some common feelings that these ads try to portray?
Relaxation, fun, sociable, cool, etc.
What is one negative effect of using marijuana?
Sick, coughing, lung damage, similar carcinogens as tobacco, cancers, getting in trouble etc.
Your cousin asks if you want to smoke weed with them at the family party. Demonstrate a way to say no.
Excuse/Reason: "No, I don't want to get in trouble."
Suggest an Alternative: "Nah, let's play cards instead."
Etc.
Why do vape companies sponsor popular events or offer scholarships?
To target youth and young people. To advertise their product/be seen. etc.
Name two negative effects of drinking alcohol?
Blacking out, poor decision making, liver damage, alcohol poisoning, heart problems, cancers, getting into trouble, addiction, etc.
Your crush asks if you want to attend a party where drugs/alcohol will be present and no adult supervision. Demonstrate a refusal skill.
Avoid the scene.
Suggest an alternative
etc.
Why do vape and alcohol companies use celebrities in their ads?
Credibility, gain their fan base, etc.
Name one long-term and one short-term effect of nicotine use.
Short-term: Shortness of breath, coughing, getting into trouble, dizziness, nausea, irritated throat, increased blood pressure
Long-term: Addiction, cancer, heart disease, lung damage (popcorn lung),
You get invited to hangout with your peers at the beach. When you get there, you see that some teens are drinking and smoking. No one has offered you anything, but you are starting to feel left out. Demonstrate a refusal skill.
Leave
Do something else (play in the water, hang out with peers not using.)