Vapes are often seen to be the lesser of two evils when compared with tobacco cigarettes. This has partly driven their popularity and uptake as most people are unaware of the dangers associated with vaping, and while the long-term effects remain largely unknown. So what are the risks? Addiction. Nicotine is considered one of the …
Numerous European countries are contemplating banning e-cigarettes. France has announced that it will ban disposable vapes as part of its national plan to tackle smoking. This ban is slated for enactment before the end of the year. [1] Belgium has already prohibited online sales while Ireland is engaged in a nationwide consultation around the potential …
Australia has taken a bold step forward in tackling the vaping crisis currently facing many countries throughout the world, through the implementation of a nationwide vaping crackdown. This comes roughly twenty years after Australia’s highly successful anti-smoking campaign greatly reduced the levels of smoking over the course of many years, with measures such as increasing …
Schools’ Experiences with Youth Vaping A University of Melbourne study into educator’s perceptions of vapes found after surveying 218 school staff [1]: 46% of school staff had found a vape on campus at least monthly 36% of principals had suspended or expelled students at least monthly 93% said it was becoming a problem in secondary …
The Burden on Schools, and Tips on How to Tackle Vaping in Schools Read More »
Effective and scalable prevention approaches are urgently needed to address the rapidly increasing rates of e-cigarette use among adolescents. School-based eHealth interventions can be an efficient, effective, and economical approach, yet there are none targeting e-cigarettes within Australia. To address this need, the team at the University of Sydney’s Matilda Centre for Research in Mental …
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Australia’s approach to drug laws has undergone significant changes in recent years, reflecting a global shift towards more progressive and evidence-based drug policies and changing public attitudes towards drug use and addiction. In this blog post, we will explore the changing landscape of drug laws in Australia, examining key reforms, their motivations, and the potential …
