ASH Scotland is encouraging people who work with children and young people in Scotland to access the charity’s new free e-learning module to increase awareness about the health risks associated with nicotine pouches.
Educators who participate in ASH Scotland’s Youth Conversations Hub have consistently raised concerns about school pupils vaping and, more recently, using nicotine pouches during school time. A report on Behaviour in Schools from the Teachers Union NASUWT shows 46% of teachers in Scotland say pupils are using nicotine pouches during school time.
The new ‘Nicotine Pouches’ e-learning module produced by the charity aims to help teachers and youth workers to understand how nicotine pouches can impact on children and young people’s health, as their popularity grows.
Nicotine addiction can have a greater impact on young people, affecting their brain development and mental health. The flavours and colours of these products, combined with marketing tactics such as sponsorship of Formula One races and promotions at concerts and sporting events appeal to under 18s.
If you work with young people in Scotland and want to join the Youth Conversations Hub, visit here.