vaping devices
Action or practice of inhaling and exhaling vapor
Vaping
The liquid that vaping devices vaporize
E-liquid, flavors, vape juice, e-juice
Toxic chief active in tobacco
Nicotine
Compounds related to cannabinol and cannabis.
Cannabinoids
Name 5 ways to support quitting vaping
Exercise, distractions, support from friends and family, use apps/ supports online, create a goals list, figure out your triggers, manage your stress.
Average vaping temperatures
375F to 450F
Toxic ingredient regulated by OSHA found in e-liquids
DIACETYL
Concentrations of nicotine found in JUUL products vs. other tobacco products
5-8 times higher
The most common illegal brand associated with EVALI
DANK VAPE
How long does it typically take for a craving to pass?
1-2 minutes/ a few minutes
Name 4 metals found in vaping devices
Cobalt, nickel, aluminum, lead, manganese, arsenic, chromium, cadmium
What GRAS chemical when heated releases aldehydes that are 5-15x the levels of formaldehyde?
Propylene glycol and/ or glycerol
Easier to inhale and deliver higher concentrations of nicotine
Nicotine salts
What age group do THC-related EVALI cases affect?
Adolescents and young adults and/ or youth under 18 and/ or youth ages 18 to 20 years.
Between 4-24 hours after quitting, peaking around day 3.
Directly damages lung tissues and increases the risk of cancer and other diseases.
Metal exposure
Damages DNA cells
Carcinogenic
How many cigarettes is a 5% JUUL pod equal to?
1 pack of cigarettes
BONUS: What's the substance that scientists believe is likely associated with EVALI and recent deaths?
Pesticides, metals (lead, cobalt, arsenic, etc.), vitamin E acetate, low levels of THC
BONUS: vitamin E acetate
Name one resource to help quit vaping
Disease that an SF woman died of via vaping?
Hard metal lung disease
An inflammatory response in the lungs triggered by inhaled substances
E-cigarette or vaping product use associated lung injury (EVALI)
Name 3 negative effects that nicotine has on the brain
Changes the way synapses/ nerves are formed, affects brain development, affects attention and learning, accelerates addiction and addiction forming habits, associated with high levels of ADHD, can worsen symptoms of depression and anxiety, stimulates adrenaline which stimulates CNS increasing BP, HR, RR
What can heating cannabinoids do?
Alter and/ or create new chemicals that are harmful to your lungs
Name a healthy coping behavior
Coloring, athletics, discussion forums, social clubs, knitting, reading, cycling, hiking, etc.