Behavior Reflection:

Vaping

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• As you go, there are some questions you'll answer on your worksheet. 

Let's Get Started

Watch for the box below.

Complete the Reflect section of your worksheet

Let's Learn

Today's lesson is about vaping and how it impacts you and others

  2 Truths and 1 Lie:
Which statement is false?

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Vaping use among teens has declined over the last 4 years.

Vaping is a safe alternative to traditional smoking.

Teens who vape are 4 times more likely to start smoking cigarettes.

Data from the CDC National Youth Tobacco Survey

Data from the CDC National Youth Tobacco Survey

Vaping use has declined as more people learn about its effects on our bodies and health.

Data from the CDC National Youth Tobacco Survey

Which of these ingredients do you think can be found in vapes or e-cigarettes?

Nearly as much nicotine as an entire pack of cigarettes

Heavy metals like lead or nickel

Toxic chemicals used in cleaning products

Just harmless flavored water vapor

Aerosol that can damage your lungs

U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (2024, May 31). Nicotine: Why Tobacco Products Are Addictive.

(Select all that apply)

What's Really
in a Vape?

Vaping Impacts My Health

Nicotine (found in most vape products) is highly addictive and harmful.

• Harms brain development
   
• Increases heart rate and blood pressure
   
• Changes mood

• Affects impulse control
   

• Damages or burns the lungs
   

• Causes upset stomach

Vaping Impacts My Health

Besides your health, vaping can affect:

• School: Missed class, loss of trust

• Money: Vapes are expensive (some cost over $50 each!)

• Relationships: Conflict with others

• Focus: Addiction makes it hard to concentrate

• Reputation: Others may see you differently

• Legal trouble: If you’re underage or at school

Marketing Manipulation

Did you know there are 2 ways young people have been manipulated by vape companies?

Social manipulation: Companies often partner with influencers and celebrities to reach young audiences, making vaping seem like a normal part of teen culture when it isn’t.

Marketing Manipulation

Did you know there are 2 ways young people have been manipulated by vape companies?

Product Design: A study in 2024 showed that of students who vaped, 88% used a flavored product. The most-often reported flavors were fruit (63%), candy (33%), and mint (25%).

Manipulation Consequences

These actions were declared
to be unethical.

Recently, Juul had to pay $462 million in several states for marketing to teens and leading to an increase in youth nicotine addiction.

Awareness Matters

Despite advertiser’s manipulation, fewer students are vaping today than in recent years.
 

You are part of a growing group of teens that value their health and future. Every positive choice you make helps set a powerful example for others.

Let's Make a Plan

We'll explore what draws you to vaping and make a plan that's better for your health and your future.  

People vape for different reasons.

Understanding why helps us make a successful plan.

• Social: “My friends vape, and I want to fit in.”

• Emotional: “It helps me calm down or focus.”

• Habit: “It’s just something I do when I’m bored.”

• Sensory: “I like the flavors or how it feels.”

Many students say these two things help the most:

Social Support

Having someone to talk to, check in with, or quit with makes a big difference.

"My friend and I made a deal to quit together. We kept each other in check.”

2 Ways to Quit

Students across the country say these two things help the most:

• Chew gum or mints

• Squeeze a stress ball or fidget

• Sip water through a straw

• Do a quick breathing exercise

• Text your quit buddy

• Walk around the block or hall

Build Your Own Quit Kit

Plan > Willpower. The best way to quit is to make a plan.

Someone I can talk to or team up with

Something healthy to chew or sip

A go-to breathing or grounding strategy

A list of people or places to avoid when I’m triggered

A “if-then” plan (like: If I get the urge, then I’ll ___)

My Quit Kit Checklist:

What Obstacles Get in the Way?

Path to Repair

Everyone makes mistakes. What matters most is what we do next.

Path to Repair

Look back at your Reflection portion of your worksheet where you answered who was impacted by your decision to vape.

3 steps to take responsibility and rebuild trust:

• Own it

• Apologize 

• Reconnect 

Path to Repair

• Write a short "Own It" statement

• Plan an apology: when, to whom, and how (written or verbal)

• Reconnect—Give back or volunteer, create a message, poster, or short video to help others make a better choice