what is a vape
what is the very addictive chemical found in vapes?
Nicotine
what is a popular vape brand?
juul, fog, elf bar etc
What age and identification is needed to purchase vape products in Canada?
minimum of 18 years old with a government issued ID that contains a photo and birthdate. Ex: passport or drivers license
true or false: is vaping less harmful than smoking cigarettes?
false it is equally as harmful.
What development of the body does nicotine affect?
Brain development
what is the solution that is heated in a vaping device?
e-juice
What year were vapes introduced?
2003 in China and 2006 internationally.
what age do you have to be in order to buy vape products in British Columbia?
minimum of 19 years old
vaping may cause similar symptoms to what breathing condition?
Asthma
how much does vaping cost yearly?
$1,800 per year
What are the two main Vapor ingredients.
Propylene glycol (PG) and vegetable glycerin (VG)
what year did Canada ban advertisement for vaping products and why?
in 2020 in hope to prevent marketing for vaping specially towards a younger audience.
what is the maximum nicotine concentration a vape is legally allowed?
20mg/ml
true or false: second hand smoke is less harmful than actual smoking
false: second hand smoking can be just as bad as smoking as your body is still intaking the harmful toxins.
What do you do if you find a vape device?
Report to trusted adult, do not pick it up, and recycle appropriately
name three different names that a vape is most commonly known as
Mods, tanks, headie etc
Name two different popular locations that vaping is prohibited?
Workplace, public transits, restaurants, schools
what restriction do vape businesses have to do to comply with the provincial legislation
Products can’t be insight from outside of the store
True or False: Is vaping an approved product for quitting smoking cigarettes?
False: Vaping products have not been approved as therapeutics in Canada.
what are two ways to reduce vaping usage?
Finding coping mechanisms to deal with stress rather than using a vape, Make sure that your second hand smoke isn’t effecting those around you. Recognize that you need to fight the urge to grab your vape out of convenience. Finding support through school, websites, hotlines.
What is Proplyene Glycol and Vegetable Glycerin
PG= Antifreeze
VG= Oil found in cosmetics
what are five main reasons why people vape?
flavors, trendy new devices, fitting in, curious, rebelling, see it as harmless compared to smoking, feeling of nicotine, a coping mechanism, addicted
what is a federal regulation for the promotion of vaping products?
display a health warning, nicotine concentration, name each substance that it contains, sold in child-resist containers.
name three short term health effects vaping has.
increase heart rate, increase blood pressure, irritate and imflammed lungs, and respiratory problems (coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath)
name a resource you can contact that will help you?
school counsellor/Youth workers, non-profit organizations, youth hub centers, trusted adults