if something is addictive, it makes you want to keep using it or doing it, even if it is not good for you

a substance in tobacco smoke that can cause cancer and damage to the lungs

vapes sold illegally in the UK that contain harmful substances banned by the government

Why smoking and vaping are risky

RSHE (PSHE)

Smoking and vaping

The impact of smoking and vaping

This unit explores the risks associated with smoking and vaping, provides information on how to say no to these substances, and discusses the impact on health.

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.

Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying

something that makes you want to keep using it

vapes that contain harmful substances banned by the government

Match the words to the correct definitions.

Because they look the same as legal vapes, illegal vapes can be {{}} to spot.

Which of the following is not found in cigarettes?

Legal vapes can contain a maximum of __________ nicotine.

True or false? Illegal vapes can contain illegal drugs such as THC.

a roll of shredded tobacco which is lit and smoked

something that makes you want to keep using it even though it's harmful

an electronic device that simulates smoking

a thin stick of tobacco wrapped in paper that people smoke; it's bad for health

people might start smoking due to peer pressure

vaping is a way for adults to quit smoking

cigarettes contain 70 cancer causing substances

Which statement about smoking is incorrect?

At what age is it legal to buy cigarettes or vapes?

True or false? Vapes aren't harmful, they just contain flavoured air.

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