an addictive drug that cigarettes and some vapes contain

a loss of control over doing, taking or using something even when it is harmful

the actions taken to help someone who is in a difficult or dangerous situation, such as providing care and seeking medical attention

Getting support to give up smoking or vaping

RSHE (PSHE)

Smoking and vaping

Why smoking and vaping are risky

The impact of smoking and vaping

This unit explores the serious health risks of smoking, vaping and nicotine products. Pupils learn why these substances are harmful, understand their impact on physical and mental health, develop strategies to resist pressure, and know how to access support for quitting.

Risky substances: What do I need to know about tobacco and vaping?

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Physical illness or injury, medical procedures, blood.

Why might an adult use a vape, even though vaping isn’t safe for young people?

a loss of control over doing something even when it is harmful

the actions taken to help someone who is in a difficult situation

Match the words to their correct definitions.

nicotine is addictive, so support gives practical help

support is only needed after many failed attempts

A friend says people should be able to quit smoking or vaping on their own without help. Why is support from services like the NHS Quitline or local pharmacies important when quitting?

their risk of heart disease drops by half

Match the quitting smoking milestone with the health improvement the person is now experiencing.

"These symptoms mean quitting isn't working, you should go back to vaping."

"You should stop trying, and next time, try quitting without support."

"Keep going, these feelings are temporary. I believe in you."

"Oh well. Better luck next time! Let's share a vape together instead."

Jordan has quit vaping and feels irritable and is finding it hard to concentrate. What advice should Jordan's friend give him?

Which source of support offers free medical advice, quit plans and daily encouragement for those trying to quit smoking, vaping or using nicotine products?

Which word describes a substance in tobacco smoke that can cause cancer and damage to the lungs?

Making {{}} benefits physical and mental health.

Saying no assertively can help challenge peer pressure safely and respectfully.

Saying no aggressively can help challenge peer pressure safely and respectfully.

Saying no passively can help challenge peer pressure safely and respectfully.

risky for young people as nicotine can harm the developing brain

Match the harmful product to the type of serious health condition it can cause.

When someone smokes, chemicals are inhaled through cigarette smoke.

The chemicals damage cells in the lungs so they cannot work properly.

Sometimes the damaged cells divide abnormally.

The divided cells can then create a cancerous growth.

Starting with the earliest, order the steps to explain how smoking can damage the lungs.

when you don't want to smoke a cigarette, but do so anyway

when you inhale the smoke of someone else's cigarette

when you're peer pressured into trying smoking

when you've never smoked a cigarette in your life

Starter Quiz

Which word describes a substance in tobacco smoke that can cause cancer and damage to the lungs?