TOBACCO/ VAPING FACTS & TERMS
A handheld electronic device that simulates the feeling of smoking. It works by heating the liquid to generate an aerosol, also called a vapour that the user inhales and exhales.
What is an e-cigarette (vape pen)?
Chronic condition in which airways constrict and fill with mucus; blocks airflow to and from the lungs.
What is asthma?
The first stage of a substance abuse disorder.
What is experimentation?
The period of time after quitting smoking in which an ex-smoker's nerve endings heal and senses of smell and taste are heightened.
What is 2 days?
The addictive product in all tobacco products; raises blood pressure and heartrate.
What is nicotine?
Cancer causing substances.
What are carcinogens?
More wrinkles, brittle nails, thin hair, bad breath
What is, how tobacco use affects appearance?
The second stage of a substance use disorder.
What is regular use?
Cigarettes contain how many ingredients that are known to cause cancer?
What is 43?
Cigarette smoke contains high amounts of this chemical. When it is inhaled, it interferes with the ability of red blood cells to carry oxygen.
What is carbon monoxide?
The type of tobacco that is non-combustible.
Condition that damages the lungs' smallest airways; leads to coughing and shortness of breath.
What is popcorn lung?
The third stage of a substance use disorder.
What is tolerance?
The average pack a day smoker breathes in how many pounds of tar during his or her lifetime?
Increased chance of spontaneous abortion, reduced fertility, pregnancy problems, low birth-weight
What are risks of using nicotine while pregnant?
Particles and gases left over after someone smokes a cigarette; remains on surfaces nearby
What is thirdhand smoke?
Condition characterized by thickened, white, leathery spots inside the mouth; can develop into oral cancer
What is leukoplakia?
The fourth stage of a substance use disorder.
What is dependence?
According to the CDC, approximately how many high school students in the US vape?
What is 3 million?
Residue consisting of small, thick, sticky particles; builds up in the lungs as a result of smoking.
What is tar?
A group of conditions that make breathing more difficult; includes chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and asthma.
What is COPD?
Using nicotine can require this part of your body, so you are more likely to develop addictions to other drugs.
What is the brain?
The last stage of a substance use disorder.
What is addiction?
The period of time after quitting that a smokers body cleanses itself of excess carbon monoxide and increases oxygen levels.
What is 12 hours?