Cannabis
It is important for youth to be informed of what is known about the harms of cannabis as cannabis use during adolescence can increase the risk of negative health outcomes and social harm.
Vaping
Smoking and Vaping
Educating youth about substance use is important to help them develop skills and knowledge to make healthier choices. Even though vaping is considered to be less harmful than smoking, there are still risks for youth to consider.
SFOA, 2017 and Smoke-Free Spaces
There are many benefits to smoke-free spaces, including:
Nicotine, Vaping, and Your Health
Nicotine is a highly addictive chemical found in tobacco plants. Nicotine is a stimulant that affects the central nervous system, and repeated exposure to nicotine can lead to dependence.
Quit Smoking or Vaping
Are you looking to quit using nicotine products such as cigarettes, e-cigarettes (e.g., vape pens, vapes, mods, hookah pens or e-hookahs), cigars, cigarillos, pipe tobacco, smokeless/chewing tobacco (snus or snuff) and or tobacco water pipe? Quitting smoking is the best thing you can do for your health and for most it can be a challenge. Remember, quitting is possible and there are supports across the community to help.