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MythBusters: The Vaping Edition
Myth 1
Everyone vapes, so it must be okay.
Has anyone ever told you that if everyone is doing something, it must be okay? Well, just because it seems like everyone is doing something doesn't make it healthy or safe to do. In this video, Sanjan and Andrew break down this common myth to show you how many teens are vaping, and for those who do vape, how many want to quit.
Myth 2
I'm not addicted. I can stop whenever.
In this video, Braydon and Detorriaus discuss one of the most common and most dangerous myths about vaping, that it isn't addictive and it is easy to quit. Through science-backed facts and relatable scenarios, you will understand how the chemicals nicotine and THC can change the brain and make quitting a lot harder than it seems.
Myth 3
Vaping does not affect your health.
Do you really know what dangerous chemicals there are inside a vape? From nanoparticles and metals to deadly toxins, vapes are hiding more than you may think. By the end of this video, Sebastian and Kalaiha will help you understand how these hazardous chemicals can affect the human body on the inside and out.
Myth 4
Vaping is healthier than smoking.
Just because something may claim to be healthier, doesn't mean it's healthy. This is also the same for vaping. In this video, Andrew and Sanjan break down how vaping, smoking cigarettes, and smoking marijuana can all deliver toxic chemicals to the respiratory system. By the end of the video, you won't be able to deny that vaping is just as unhealthy as smoking.
Myth 5
Vaping relieves stress and anxiety.
With so many advertisements popping up on social media claiming that vaping can reduce stress and anxiety, it can be easy to believe. But here's the truth, vaping can cause stress and anxiety. In this video, Kalaiha and Sebastian breakdown important information shared by a teen mental health therapist to help you understand how vaping, stress, anxiety, and depression are all connected.
Myth 6
Tobacco and THC industries do not market to youth
The biggest challenge we need to overcome in order to live our best life is the opinions of other people. When you start to act in alignment with your future self, it can be the fastest road to self-confidence. Get over the imposture syndrome and start to acknowledge and invest in the person that you are and want to become.