The teenage brain is built to learn, explore and respond strongly to rewarding experiences. These strengths also mean alcohol, nicotine and other drugs can establish powerful patterns during adolescence. Understanding why helps us respond earlier, more effectively and without judgement.
Read MoreWhen teenagers believe “everyone” is drinking, vaping or using drugs, saying no can feel like social isolation. But the Australian data tells a different story, and sharing the truth can reduce pressure and strengthen safer choices.
Read MoreCannabis is often described as natural, common and relatively harmless. But today’s high-potency cannabis, concentrates, vapes and edibles can affect a young person’s memory, learning, decision-making and mental health. Here is what parents, educators and young people need to know.
Read MoreWe’ve long been told that the teenage brain is “still developing” — but new research suggests that story doesn’t end in the early twenties. A major study reviewed in Psychology Today shows that brain development continues well into our late twenties and early thirties, with some key areas not fully maturing until around age 32.
Read MoreAustralia’s medical regulator, AHPRA, has issued a major warning and taken action against 57 health practitioners—GPs, pharmacists and nurses—over inappropriate medicinal cannabis prescribing. Another 60 investigations are underway. The catalyst: a disturbing pattern of high-volume, low-accountability prescribing via online services and telehealth platforms.
Read MoreThis past week, our NotEvenOnce team was on the road again, delivering five 'Clearing the Air' vaping education seminars across schools in Tasmania and Victoria. Each session was met with packed rooms of students—some curious, some skeptical, some clearly wrestling with what they’ve seen or experienced among their peers.
Read MoreIf you’re reading this, chances are you or someone you care about is dealing with vaping. Maybe you’re starting to feel like it’s more than just a habit. Maybe you’ve tried to quit but keep going back. First off—no shame. Seriously. Vaping is designed to hook you fast, and it’s not your fault if it’s become hard to stop. But you can stop, and there’s help out there.
Read MoreNitazenes are a new and alarming group of synthetic opioids now circulating in Australia. With several variants more potent than fentanyl — already one of the deadliest opioids on the market — nitazenes have been linked to overdoses, counterfeit medications, and even vape liquids that don’t list them as ingredients.
Read MoreThey look like USB drives, pens, highlighters, or even hoodie drawstrings—but they’re not. In a concerning trend, vaping devices are being designed to fly under the radar, making it easier than ever for young people to hide nicotine use from parents and teachers. As youth vaping rates continue to rise across Australia, the deceptive design of these devices presents a serious challenge for prevention and early intervention.
Read MoreOur seminars are designed to support health conversations that bridge the gap between myth and reality. Read on for eight common myths about vaping and the truths behind them and discover how you can make a difference in your school community.
Read More…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.
Read MoreWhat 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.
Read More“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…..
Read MoreMy 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
Read More…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…………
Read MoreSome 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…..
Read MoreSo 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..
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Read MoreStealth 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…..
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