The Dangers of Vaping What is Vaping Vaping
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The Dangers of Vaping
What is Vaping? Vaping is inhaling and exhaling the vapor produced by an electronic cigarette or similar device. Electronic Cigarette: an electronic cigarette is a handheld batter-powered vaporizer that simulates smoking by providing some of the behavioral aspects of smoking.
Why is vaping so dangerous Currently there are 15 confirmed deaths connected to vaping in the US. Can cause lung failure, cancer, lung disease, pneumonia Over 500 cases of lung related diseases due to vaping. Devices can explode or cause fires May contain nicotine, THC, or other chemicals Can be addictive A single JUUL pods contains as much nicotine as a pack of 20 regular cigarettes.
What makes it so hard to stop vaping ? What are dangers/risks of vaping?
Why do people use ecigarettes/vapes? Flavors Peer pressure Bored/anxiety/depression Curious To feel better
Positive/Healthy Coping Skills Vaping is not a healthy coping skill because it can hurt you. Coping Skills are things that can help, but not hurt you or others. Examples include: Laughter, Journal writing, Drawing, Sports, Breathing techniques, playing with your pet, taking a short break, stress ball/fidget spinner, talking to someone about it, think of something funny, visual your favorite place, listen to music, read a book, take a walk, count to 100, bake/cook with an adult, compliment yourself
In this lesson, you will each read an article In groups, you will work with a group and answer the following questions. 1. Who is your article talking about? 2. What is your article about? What are the dangers/risks? 3. Why did whatever happen (Under What section)? 4. How was the person/people affected?
