Smoking during pregnancy remains one of the biggest preventable risks to both maternal and infant health. In Wales, …
Nicotine addiction overwhelmingly begins in childhood – and family influence remains the strongest factor. Despite decades of progress …
Darren Daniel from Carmarthenshire can still remember the first time he held a cigarette. He was 12 years …
Quitting smoking is tough, but nicotine patches can make it easier. If you’re thinking about using them, you …
Smoking isn’t just bad for your health—it’s a costly habit that can drain your finances without you even …
The rise of youth vaping in Wales is a growing concern for families and communities. According to recent …
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.
This fact sheet focuses on the dangers of smoking indoors, particularly its impact on children and pets. It explains the lingering effects of second-hand smoke, fire hazards associated with smoking materials, and the myth that opening windows reduces harm. It also provides practical fire safety tips for smokers, such as keeping lighters and chargers away from flammable materials.
Ideal for family-focused campaigns, parenting groups, and community health services.
This fact sheet explores the rise of vaping, explaining both legal and illegal products and their risks. It outlines key facts about nicotine addiction, health concerns linked to high-strength vapes, and the dangers of underage use. The resource also clarifies the difference between CBD, THC, and nicotine vapes, ensuring parents, schools, and young people have accurate information on the risks involved.
Ideal for community parents, educators, and youth groups.