Joyce Lara Youth Program Specialist and Christine Wynn Communication Specialist Tobacco Prevention and Control Program Youth ECigarette Use a New Generation at Risk Presenter Name ID: 1043553
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1. Teen Vaping Train the Trainer Joyce Lara, Youth Program SpecialistandChristine Wynn, Communication Specialist Tobacco Prevention and Control Program
2. Youth E-Cigarette Use - a New Generation at Risk Presenter Name , TitleAgency
3. Workshop Objectives Learn how many youth are using electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes)Learn about the latest e-cigarette productsLearn to prevent and reduce e-cigarettes in your school and community
4. What are E-Cigarettes?
5. The ProblemSurgeon General releases advisory on e-cigarette epidemic among youth
6. Source: Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System
7. Source: Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System
8. So What’s the Big Deal? 90% of smokers tried their first cigarette by age 1898% by age 26Effects the brainLikely to move on to other tobacco products
9. Flavorings Improves the taste Creates the impression that the product is less harmfulIncreases youth use
10. JUULsType of electronic cigaretteLooks like a USB flash driveNo nicotine-free podsSome pods contain as much nicotine as a pack of 20 regular cigarettes
11. What are the Harms of Electronic Cigarettes?
12. Unintended Injuries Source: CNN.com
13. Nicotine Harms Teen Brain DevelopmentLearningMemoryMoodImpulse controlAttention span
14. The Brain Learns AddictionNicotine can change brain chemistry, making youth more susceptible to addictionThe earlier the exposure, the greater the risk
15. Nicotine Addiction Can Happen QuicklyFew days Weeks
16. Increased Risk of Addiction to Tobacco, Alcohol and Other Drugs
17. Emerging Concern: E-Cigarettes and MarijuanaOne-third of high school e-cigarette users report having used their vaping device for recreational marijuana
18. Increased Risk of Smoking2xmore likely to smoke
19. E-Cigarettes – Heavily Advertised and Widely Available
20. E-Cigarettes – Heavily Advertised and Widely Available
21. Common Reasons for Youth E-Cigarettes Use39% - friend or family member use them31% - flavors17% - believe they are less harmful than other forms of tobacco
22. Source: Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System
23. Signs of E-Cigarette UseIrritable, anger, impatience, anxiety, hard time concentratingWeight gainSudden interest in burning candlesSudden use of perfumes /cologneIncreased thirstDesire for flavorNosebleedsFinding unfamiliar USB drives, battery chargers or spare partsMissing phone chargers
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25. Recommendations for Parents KnowFactsTypesRisks Symptoms Treatment
26. Parents Talk to your kids Know the factsBe patient and ready to listenSet positive example
27. Parents Start the conservation Find the right momentAsk for support (reinforcement)
28. Parents Answer their questionsRemind and repeatConnect and encourageShare facts and resources
29. Parents Keep the conservation goingConnect and encourageRemind and repeatShare facts and resources
30. Short-term Recommendations for SchoolsEducate Enforce
31. Long-term Recommendations for SchoolsDevelop, implement and enforce a 100% comprehensive tobacco-free school policy that includes:All products, all times, all places, for everyone EnforcementPrevention educationTreatment for staff and studentsPolicy management
32. Provide Evidence-Based Youth Cessation Services
33. Recommendations for Community Members
34. Short-term Recommendations for Communities Educate
35. Long-term Recommendations for Communities Policies Strong comprehensive smoke-free community Tobacco 21Flavors
36. Comprehensive Smoke-free Laws Including E-Cigarettes Branson- (Taney County)Clinton- (Henry County)Farmington- (St François)Higginsville- (Lafayette County)Plattsburg- (Clinton County)Washington- (Franklin County)Kansas City- (Jackson County)Columbia- (Boone County)Nevada- (Vernon County)
37. Tobacco 21Raising the minimum age to 21 includes:All tobacco and nicotine productsStrong enforcement provisionsNo pre-emptionNo possession, usage or purchase penalties for minors Enforcement
38. Flavorings Policies
39. QuestionsJoyce Lara Youth Tobacco Use Prevention Specialist Department of Health and Senior Services Jefferson City, MO Joyce.Lara@health.mo.gov (573) 751-6183