ALARMING trends indicate that e-cigarette or vaping is becoming more prevalent, particularly amongst young people.
To help parents and teachers, Greater Shepparton City Council is facilitating a free online session providing current and accurate information on vaping, the use of electronic cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or ‘vapes’.
Presented by the director and founder of Drug and Alcohol Research and Training Australia (DARTA), Paul Dillon, who has been working in the area of drug education for more than 25 years ongoing, content will cover the potential harms associated with the use of these devices.
Council’s director community Louise Mitchell said the session will also provide practical advice on how to talk to young people about vaping.
“Vaping has become a growing issue for schools and parents across the country. For many youths, it is seen as less harmful, better and cheaper than smoking cigarettes,” she said.
“This session will provide information on how to best prevent e-cigarette and vaping use among youth, and also offer some possible responses that can be used, should young people attempt to challenge parents and teachers in this complex area.”
The session will be held online on Monday, December 5, from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Those interested in participating should register now via Council’s website: bit.ly/EffectsOfVapingOnlineSession2022
