Why are teen brains more susceptible to addiction than adults?
because teen brains are still developing
How do the flavors of vapes hurt you?
Some flavorings may be safe to eat but not to inhale because the gut can process more substances than the lungs.
What is one way vaping affects your heart?
It raises your blood pressure and spikes your adrenaline, which increases your heart rate and the likelihood of having a heart attack.
What are known long-term effects of vaping?
cancer, migraines, increased risk of cardiovascular disease, lung damage, lung disease, seizures, and nicotine addiction and poisoning
Vapes contain the same harmful chemicals that can be found in ____(other product)______.
cleaning products, nail polish remover, weed killer and bug spray
What would your pediatrician tell you?
Vaping makes it more likely you will get a cold or the flu!
How might vaping affect your bones?
may inhibit the ability of osteoblasts to create new bone, resulting in decreased bone density, and ultimately exposing you to a greater risk of bone fractures
The nicotine in one JUUL pod equals....
the nicotine in 10 cigarettes.
the nicotine in 2 cigarettes.
the nicotine in 5 cigarettes.
the nicotine in a whole pack of cigarettes.
How old are you when you're brain stops developing?
25 years old
How does my vaping hurt others?
Second and third-hand smoke and vaping aerosols contain harmful, toxic and cancer-causing chemicals that can be breathed in.
If Mrs. McFarland called 10 students to the center circle of the gym, how many would be students who vape?
only 1
What are 2 immediate side effects of vaping?
Coughing , Shortness of breath, Eye irritation, Headache, Dry and irritated mouth and throat Nausea.
How quickly does vaping send nicotine to the brain?
15 minutes
60 seconds
10 seconds
2 minutes
What does third-hand vape exposure do?
Toxic chemicals from vapes have been found on surfaces like windows, walls, and floors in homes where people have either smoked or vaped.
What are 2 symptoms of nicotine withdrawal?
irritability, restlessness, anxiety, trouble sleeping, problems concentrating, craving nicotine
What is the powerfully addictive substance in a vape?
nicotine
What would a dentist tell you about vaping?
You are 4 times more likely to have cavities!
How much does someone usually spend to vape?
over $125 a month ($1500/year)
What are 2 harmful metals found in vapes?
nickel, tin, lead, aluminum, zinc, copper
How much money does the tobacco industry spend EACH DAY to convince youth it's OK to vape?
half a million dollars
$23,000,000
$100,000
almost five million dollars