Myth or Fact
Vape aerosol is only harmless water vapor.
Myth. Vape aerosol can contain nicotine, harmful chemicals, heavy metals, and tiny particles.
Brain development continues until approximately this age.
What is age 25?
A friend offers you a vape and says, “Everyone is doing it.” Give one confident response.
“No thanks—I don’t vape,” or another clear refusal.
Name one common nicotine-withdrawal symptom.
What are cravings, irritability, anxiety, restlessness, difficulty concentrating, or trouble sleeping?
Most vaping products contain nicotine.
Fact. Nicotine is present in most vapes and is highly addictive.
Name one ability that nicotine may affect in the developing brain.
What are attention, learning, mood, or impulse control?
You feel pressured to vape at a party. Name one action you could take.
Leave the situation, stay with a supportive friend, change the subject, or contact a trusted adult.
A friend wants to quit vaping. Name one supportive action you can take.
Listen without judgment, encourage a quit plan, help identify triggers, or connect the friend with a trusted adult or healthcare professional.
A person cannot become addicted if they only vape occasionally.
Myth. Young people can begin showing signs of nicotine addiction quickly.
Name two potentially harmful substances that may be found in vape aerosol.
What are nicotine, heavy metals, cancer-causing chemicals, volatile organic compounds, or tiny particles?
A social-media post makes vaping look harmless. What should you do before believing it?
Check the claim using a reliable health source such as the CDC or Smokefree Teen.
Name one free resource that helps teenagers stop vaping.
What is Smokefree Teen, SmokefreeTXT, the quitSTART app, or 1-800-QUIT-NOW?