E -Cigarettes 101
What is an e-cigarette
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. Using e-cigarettes is commonly referred to as vaping.
This neurochemical produced in the brain can be "tricked" by cannabis into thinking that cannabis is needed for survival (a.k.a. the pleasure chemical).
Dopamine
Which of the following chemicals is not found in tobacco smoke?
Chlorine Bleach
Rocket Fuel
Nail Polish Remover
Barbecue Lighter Fluid
1. Chlorine Bleach
What is the mind altering chemical in marijuana?
THC
What is the liquid in e- cigarettes called ?
E-Juice or Vape juice
There are over 7,000 different flavours available. The e-juice contains poly....glycol and/or glycerine....It often contains nicotine in comparable amounts to a cigarette.
What are some street names for marijuana?
weed, ganja, maryjane, doobies, pot, kush, hashish, reefer
Why do most youth start using e-cigarettes?
Youth may start using e-cigarettes for a variety of reasons including to look cool, to fit in, for the flavours, and as part of a social activity.
Research says that most youth start because they want to try flavours.
Names two ways people use marijuana?
joints, blunts, bongs, vapes, edibles
Youth who use e-cigarettes do not end up smoking later on in life.
True or False
False : Research shows that youth who use e-cigarettes are more likely to smoke later on in life.
What are three short term effects of marijuana?
dry- mouth, delayed reaction time, memory loss, paranoia, changes in mood, altered sense of time, hallucinations, delusions, psychosis, increased heart rate, increased appetite, pleasure, red eyes
Unlike cigarettes , e-cigarettes contain no cancer causing chemicals
True or False
False: E-cigarettes contains harmful chemicals such as acetaldehyde and formaldehyde
How long does marijuana stay in your system?
3-4 weeks to months
What are the four main components of an E- cigarette
A battery, a cartridge or tank, an atomizer, mouthpiece.
Legal Adult Use and Possession of marijuana in NYC & NY is what age?
21
Vaping cannabis is safe
False
When a person needs to use more cannabis because they feel it less.
tolerance
E- cigarette ''juice'' is sold in flavors such as Peanut Butter Cookie , Grandma's Apple Pie, Rainbow Custard, Unicorn blood and Kryptonite.
True or False
True
While these flavourings may be safe to eat, they have not been tested for their safety when inhaled. The lungs are designed to filter one substance: oxygen.
It can take this much time to feel the effects of consuming edibles.
30 min to an 1hr.
The Brain continues to develop until this age
25
The harmful and cancerous chemicals released from cannabis smoke can damage this organ over time.
Lungs