Exposure to e-cigarette advertisements has been shown to significantly increase susceptibility to vaping amongst adolescents [1]. A recent study published in Tobacco Induced Diseases found that advertising on social media and around vape retailers are significant areas of exposure to vaping in young people [2]. Some evidence has shown that the more types of media […]

There are a huge number of factors that increase a young person’s risk of using alcohol or other drugs, including individual, peer, parenting, and socioeconomic factors. Socioeconomic factors are key determinants of health, through which people of higher socioeconomic status (SES) tend to experience better health outcomes (‘social gradient of health’)[1] People from low SES

Here is a handy vaping infographic with 5 vaping facts you may not know. Share with your students and see what facts may surprise them! References: Banks et al., “Electronic cigarettes and health outcomes: systematic review of global evidence,” National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health; 2022. Available: https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/attachments/ecigarettes/Electronic_cigarettes_and_health_outcomes_%20systematic_review_of_evidence.pdf A. Gardner et al., “Study protocol

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

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

We often get asked how our programs are mapped to the Australian & State curriculums.  Here’s a handy list of all our mapping documents to help you see how our evidence-based programs are relevant and map to the national and state curriculum. National Curriculum Alcohol Module – Australian Curriculum – Health and Physical Education Years

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