In this activity, you will raise awareness about the mechanisms of nicotine dependence related to vaping and its most prevalent health outcomes using Twitter. 

Step 1. Study (30 minutes)

Study the given scenario below

• Mechanisms of nicotine dependence
• Neuronal system in the brain
  
• Activity of dopaminergic system leading to craving and withdrawal effects
  
• Prevalent health outcomes of vape and e-cigarette use among the youth
• Impacts on the brain
• Lung injury
• Current status of the e-cigarette youth users

Step 3: Share (10 minutes)

To share your work, click on the “Reply” button under this post and paste your work into the “Message” box. Make sure to reference others’ intellectual property when necessary. All references should follow 7th Edition APA formatting. For further instructions, see the resource on the Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library: APA citation resource (N.B. references are excluded from word counts).

Step 4: Interact (10 minutes)

Evaluate and categorize the work from one of your peers based on items A - E of the rubric below. Provide a rationale for the grade you have provided, as well as comments or suggestions for improvement. To post a reply, click “Reply” on a particular discussion, write your feedback and then click on “Post to forum.” You can use the list below as an example:

Item A is  .…. because….  My suggestions for improvement are….
Item B is  .…. because….  My suggestions for improvement are….
Item C is  .…. because….  My suggestions for improvement are….
Item D is  .…. because….  My suggestions for improvement are….
Item E is  .…. because….  My suggestions for improvement are….