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eCigarettes

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Nicotine
one of the most addictive substances in the world, cancer-causing, also used as an insecticide
carcinogen
a proven cancer causing chemical
vaping
to inhale/exhale vapor from an eCig
tar
eCigs don't contain any, cigarettes do
trying to attract middle schoolers
fun colors, candy-like flavors, tech savy
dependence
the need to keep using a substance so you feel 'normal'
neurotransmitters
chemicals in the brain that send messages
advertising techniques
tricks companies will use to make a product look appealing to a certain age group
sports sponsorships
companies advertise by sponsoring an athletic event; Ad Appeal; Star Power
tough guys
companies advertise by using attractive, healthy, tough looking men; Ad Appeal Snob or Star Power or Promises (to be tough)
vaping
this is done when using an e-cigarette
celebrities
companies advertise by using well-known figures; Ad Appeal: Star Power
leisure
companies advertise by showing how fun or relaxing their product can be; Ad Appeal: Bandwagon or Excitement
cartoon characters
companies advertise by using cartoon characters; Ad Appeal: Star Power. Targeting Kids.
Popcorn Lung
a condition in which the airways in the lungs are restricted causing shortness of breath
E-cigarette
An electronic device that vaporizes liquid nicotine
addiction
constant drug craving, despite adverse consequences
Juul
a type of e-cigarette that delivers a powerful dose of nicotine, derived from tobacco, that very closely mimics the feelings of inhaling a traditional cigarette
heating element
Part of an e-cigarette that warms up the liquid
Aerosols
come out of e-cigs, contain various toxic chemicals, heavy metals and ultrafine particles, all of which pose health risks
18
the legal age to buy vaping products
Health Risks
Vaping will cause a person to have many of these
FDA
Food and Drug Administration. The agency that is responsible for determining if a food or drug is safe and effective enough to be sold to the public.
(Regular) Cigarettes
Teens that vape are 6x more likely to try these than teens that do not vape
Regulations
Rules that try to keep e-cigarettes from being sold to children
Brain Development
This is affected much more in teens than adults when smoking or doing drugs.
LED Light
Lights up when the vaping device is being used
cartridge
Part of an e-cigarette that holds the nicotine
Big tobacco companies
Want teens to smoke so they can get them addicted and make money off of them
Smoking during pregnancy
increases the risk of infant death or birth defects and disabilities
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