…we have found by speaking to young people, delivering them the latest scientific and medical evidence of the detrimental impacts on physical and mental health of these devices and subtances in a non-judgemental manner, many have experienced the “light going on” as they understand drivers behind the movements. We have experienced in discussions with school staff and students themselves following our sessions that many, and in fact the majority, have bolstered their decision to not enter use and for those in the space have commenced opening up and talking about their challenges rather than using a substance, self-medicating, to “mask” or “numb” an issue in their lives.
What I am about to say may seem controversial to some, alarmist to others, however we are in the midst of an epidemic amongst our youth in Australia with an incidious delivery device, Vapes, which although not initially designed to addict, has been highjacked by Big Tobacco/Marijuana Industries, coupled with one of the most addictive substances known to man, Nicotine, with bright colours, flavours and a tsunami of social media influencers to addict a whole new generation of youth who are now rapidly becoming income generators for these organisations.
“Hi, my son, year 12, was at a seminar you delivered this week and I would really like to know what you talked about in your seminar. He came home and wouldn’t stop talking about what you spoke to them about on Vaping.” she stated “He then went on to tell me that he has been Vaping and he wants to quit…..
My daughter came home and couldn’t stop talking about what she had learned, she found it fascinating and will be a strong advocate against any drug use. She will be having a strong word with her vaping Uncle out of concern for this health QLD Parent
…it’s a bit personal. I’ve never taken drugs or had alcohol. I don’t want to and I used to think talks like this were ok but had no real relevance to people my age until I met my friend…………
Some good news came out in November last year from the Therapeutic Goods Association (TGA) seeking public comment on potential reforms to the regulation of nicotine vaping products (NVPs) in Australia. The potential reforms are aimed at preventing children and adolescents from accessing NVPs, while supporting access to products of known composition and quality for smoking cessation with a doctor’s prescription. Submissions closed 16th January…..
So what do you do if you know someone’s addicted to Vaping but perhaps they don’t realise it yet and then what can they do to overcome the life controlling issue if they choose to? Lets explore the two factors to these..
Stealth Vaping is a term used for vaping in a secretative or discreet manner with the aim to avoid detection. It is fast becoming more popular amongst vapers that want to or perhaps can’t stop themselves vaping in areas that vaping is not allowed…..
What you might not be aware of is that vapes have never gone through a rigorous health and safety review, and there has been no testing. They are widely available and popularity is soaring…..
It’s the last session of a massive, full day of back-to-back NotEvenOnce presentations in a Victorian school on a Friday afternoon. All the students are seated and ready when one sassy teen enters noisily, making her presence known. She isn’t wearing school uniform but she is wearing very heavy makeup and…….
It’s probably not the directive that high school students are used to hearing as they file into their school hall and take a seat for a 90-minute seminar. Over the hum of conversation and chairs scraping against the floor, Teen Challenge director Tanya Cavanagh instructs the group to download the Kahoot app, if they don’t have it already, and set up a profile. She is friendly, energetic and clear-spoken, her purple hair and warm smile the first impression.
“As educators and support services, sometimes it’s easy to feel like we’re making no headway, however the 2019 National Drug Strategy Household Survey Report proves our hard work is paying off. There is generational change taking place in this space and our young people are leading the way…..
