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This easy-to-read leaflet explains the UK-wide ban on disposable vapes coming into force from 1st June 2025. It covers what’s changing, which products are affected, how to spot illegal sales, and how to dispose of old vapes safely.
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More and more young people are becoming hooked on nicotine, often without realising how addictive it can be. This guide is designed to help parents and carers understand the risks, spot the signs of vaping addiction, and offer support to their child in a calm, constructive way. Packed with expert advice, practical quitting tips, and information on where to get help, this resource gives you the tools to start the conversation and make a difference.
Ideal for parents, educators, and youth groups.
Vaping may seem like a harmless alternative, but nicotine addiction can take hold quickly—affecting your mood, focus, and overall well-being. This resource breaks down the facts, helping you understand the risks, spot illegal vapes, and find support if you want to quit.
Ideal for parents, educators, and youth groups.
This leaflet provides essential advice on cannabis, explaining its main components—THC and CBD—and their effects on the body and mind. It highlights the dangers of today’s stronger cannabis strains, the risks associated with various consumption methods (smoking, edibles, synthetic cannabinoids), and the physical and behavioral signs of cannabis use. Designed to educate parents, young people, and professionals, the leaflet also covers long-term effects and how to spot problematic use.
Ideal for parents, schools, and professionals raising awareness about cannabis risks and use.
The Illegal Tobacco fact sheet highlights the dangers of unregulated tobacco products and how they often target vulnerable communities. It explains how to identify illegal tobacco, including foreign packaging, missing health warnings, and low prices. The resource also educates the public on the health risks and economic consequences of illegal tobacco while encouraging anonymous reporting through the “No Ifs, No Butts” campaign.
Ideal for schools, youth groups, and public health professionals raising awareness about illegal tobacco.
This resource highlights the serious health risks of smoking during pregnancy, including increased risks of miscarriage, heart defects, and stillbirth. It provides crucial information on how smoking can affect the baby after birth, such as a higher risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), heart disease, asthma, and developmental issues. It also emphasises the dangers of second-hand smoke exposure during pregnancy and provides links to professional support services for quitting smoking safely.
Ideal for schools, youth groups, and public health professionals raising awareness about smoking in pregnancy.