pod-based/vaping

Question 1

• Whether it’s an e-cigarette, vape pen, or pod-based (like JUUL), they are all designed to be

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nicotine delivery systems.

Question 2

• ALL salt-based e-juice/liquid contains nicotine

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EXTREMELY HIGH AMOUNTS OF NICOTINE)

Question 3

o Salt-based nicotine can allow for

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more frequent use, increasing their potential for addiction because it feels less harsh on the throat.

Question 4

o A big concern is that young people are being introduced to

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a high amount of nicotine, developing a tolerance quickly, and becoming addicted as a result.

Question 5

• A pod holds its e-juice in the outer shell.

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When plugged into the battery piece, the e-juice is heated to produce an aerosol, which is invasive to your lungs.

Question 6

o The aerosols produced by the chemicals in e-juice enter the user’s lungs

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and leave chemical residue behind.

Question 7

• Nicotine is a drug that is a stimulant,

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meaning it raises levels of physical or psychological activity in the body, and it is toxic in high doses.

Question 8

Nicotine is highly addictive since

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it causes changes in the brain chemistry quickly and leaves the brain craving more

Question 9

o The reaction that nicotine has in the brain results

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in the stimulation of pleasure centers in the brain

Question 10

Nicotine process

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When inhaled, nicotine enters the brain after passing through the lungs
 Then it binds to pleasure receptors in the brain
 That causes a release of pleasure chemicals such as dopamine, providing the user with a temporary feeling of pleasure
 Over time, the nicotine interferes with the body’s natural ability to experience/communicate pleasure
 The user needs nicotine just to feel normal

Question 11

Dangers of using vape products:

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Lung cancer
o Bronchitis – inflammation and irritation of major airways in your body.
o Emphysema – destruction of the tiny air sacs (alveoli), which is the place where fresh oxygen is delivered, and carbon dioxide is removed
o Asthma
o Chronic obtrusive pulmonary disease (COPD)
o Weakened lung immunity- making it harder for the lungs to fight off harmful viruses and bacteria
o Popcorn Lung (constrictive bronchiolitis obliterans) – caused by inhaling diacetyl (found in many e-liquids with sweet flavors) is an irreversible respiratory disease was named after factory workers inhaled artificial butter flavor while working, causing the small airways in the lungs to become scarred and constricted, impairing breathing
o Increased risk for blood clotting
o Increased blood vessel stiffness (caused by inhaling aerosol) = less blood flow through the body
 Ultimately, blood clotting and blood vessel stiffness can increase someone’s risk for a heart attack, heart disease, or stroke.
o Ear, eye, and throat irritation is common among e-cig/vape users

Question 12

• Those who use both e-cigs and cigarettes are at an even higher risk of

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developing a lung disease and or heart disease compared to someone only using one or the other.

Question 13

o Damaging this lung tissue could lead to a chain reaction of

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other health complications. Less oxygen will be sent to the brain which means less oxygen to the organs and tissues in the body.

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Other pod based vaping facts

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• Flavors are a great way to attract young costumers
• Sharing of memes or just posting to social media with these products is a form of free advertising for the e-cig/vape companies
• E-cig/Vape companies claim that their design is to help current smokers who want to quit, but for every adult who uses vaping to quit smoking, 80 young people will initiate with e-cig products like JUUL