Category: Tobacco

  • Make Good Choices vaping video

    Resource link

    ‘Make Good Choices’: an e-cigarette video produced by young people for young people

    Description

    A short video created by young people and the University of Glasgow, and ASH Scotland, about vaping and industry.

    Type

    Video

    Target Group

    Young People

    Resource Name

    Make Good Choices

    Resource Contact

    University of Glasgow / ASH Scotland

    Topic

    e-cigarettes / vaping

    Experiences and Outcomes

    N/A

    Publisher

    University of Glasgow

    Related Link

    N/A

    Resource Terms and Conditions of Use

    N/A

    Cost Attached

    N/A

    Implications for Staff

    N/A

    Publication Date

    January 2024

    Resource Last Reviewed

    January 2024

  • Big Industry – Tobacco

    Resource link

    Big Industry – Tobacco

    Description

    Four page A5 sized PDF leaflet describing the Big Tobacco Industry, it’s impacts and what you can do about it.

    Type

    PDF leaflet

    Target Group

    Professionals, Young People, Parents / Carers

    Resource Name

    Big Industry – Tobacco

    Resource Contact

    NHS Highland Public Health, Health Improvement

    Topic

    Tobacco

    Experiences and Outcomes

    Publisher

    Related Link

    NHS Highland Public Health, Health Improvement

    Resource Terms and Conditions of Use

    Cost Attached

    n/a

    Implications for Staff

    Publication Date

    December 2021

    Resource Last Reviewed

    December 2021

  • Talking to teens about smoking – a guide for parents and carers

    Resource link

    Talking to teens about smoking – a guide for parents and carers

    Description

    PDF guide for parents and carers about how to talk to teens about smoking

    Type

    PDF on website

    Target Group

    Parents and Carers

    Resource Name

    Talking to teens about smoking – a guide for parents and carers

    Resource Contact

    ASH Scotland

    Topic

    Tobacco / Smoking

    Experiences and Outcomes

    Publisher

    ASH Scotland

    Related Link

    https://www.ashscotland.org.uk

    Resource Terms and Conditions of Use

    Cost Attached

    n/a

    Implications for Staff

    Publication Date

    July 2020

    Resource Last Reviewed

    15/03/2021

  • SALSUS 2018 – Substance use attitudes factsheet

    Resource link

    SALSUS 2018 Substance Use Attitudes Factsheet

    Description

    A factsheet about the attitudes towards substance use by young people, from SALSUS 2018 information

    Type

    PDF on website

    Target Group

    Professionals, Parents and Carers, Young People

    Resource Name

    SALSUS 2018 – Substance use attitudes factsheet

    Resource Contact

    Scottish Government

    Topic

    Tobacco, Alcohol, Drugs

    Experiences and Outcomes

    Publisher

    Scottish Government

    Related Link

    Scottish Schools Adolescent Lifestyle and Substance Use Survey (SALSUS): mental wellbeing report 2018

    Resource Terms and Conditions of Use

    Cost Attached

    n/a

    Implications for Staff

    Publication Date

    June 2020

    Resource Last Reviewed

    15/03/2021

  • Tobacco and the Environment

    Resource link

    Tobacco and the Environment

    Description

    PDF resource highlighting various impacts of tobacco on the environment, with Highland references

    Type

    PDF

    Target Group

    Young People, Parents and Carers, Professionals

    Resource Name

    Tobacco and the Environment

    Resource Contact

    NHS Highland Public Health

    Topic

    Tobacco

    Experiences and Outcomes

    HWB 4-38a and HWB 4-43c

    Publisher

    NHS Highland Public Health

    Related Link

    Complements  Tobacco and the Environment Display, available to borrow from HIRS for free.  All included in Lesson Plan – Tobacco and the Environment, available here.

    Resource Terms and Conditions of Use

    Cost Attached

    n/a

    Implications for Staff

    Publication Date

    29/05/2020

    Resource Last Reviewed

    15/03/2021

  • World No Tobacco Day

    Resource link

    World No Tobacco Day

    Description

    World Health Organisation website page on the annual, global campaign World No Tobacco Day

    Type

    website, with resources

    Target Group

    Young People, Parents and Carers, Professionals

    Resource Name

    World No Tobacco Day

    Resource Contact

    World Health Organisation

    Topic

    Tobacco

    Experiences and Outcomes

    Publisher

    World Health Organisation

    Related Link

    Resource Terms and Conditions of Use

    Cost Attached

    n/a

    Implications for Staff

    Publication Date

    2020

    Resource Last Reviewed

    10/02/2023

  • Northern Stars

    Resource link

    Northern Stars 

    Description

    Northern Stars is all about showcasing the very best Highland talent on the Highland’s biggest stage; the Empire Theatre at Eden Court.

    The focus of Northern Stars is to engage young people in a high-quality performing arts experience and to encourage every participant to be the best they can be, in a positive and supportive environment.

    Northern Stars is supported by the Highland Alcohol and Drugs Partnership and High Life Highland in recognition of the contribution participation has on encouraging positive lifestyle choices in an environment supported by peers.

    Type

    Website, information about how to join in in the activity

    Target Group

    Young People

    Professionals

    Parents / Carers

    Resource Name

    Northern Stars

    Resource Contact

    Eden Court

    Topic

    Tobacco, Alcohol, Drugs – diversionary

    Experiences and Outcomes

    Publisher

    Eden Court

    Related Link

    Resource Terms and Conditions of Use

    Cost Attached

    Implications for Staff

    Resource Last Reviewed

    15/03/2021

  • Smoke free Highland – What can parents and carers do?

    Smoke free Highland – What can parents and carers do?

    Smoke free Highland – What can parents and carers do?

    Description

    Suggestions and advice from Smoke free Highland for parents and carers to prevent their children from beginning to smoke.

    Type

    website

    Target Group

    Parents / Carers

    Resource Name

    Smoke free Highland – What can parents and carers do?

    Resource Contact

    Smoke free Highland

    Topic

    Tobacco

    Experiences and Outcomes

    Publisher

    Smoke free Highland

    Related Link

    Resource Terms and Conditions of Use

    Cost Attached

    n/a

    Implications for Staff

    Publication Date

    n.d.

    Resource Last Reviewed

    15/03/2021

  • SALSUS National Overview 2018

    SALSUS National Overview 2018

    Scottish Schools Adolescent Lifestyle Substance Use Survey (SALSUS) National Overview 2018

    Description

    Highland results from SALSUS 2018

    Type

    PDF report

    Target Group

    Professionals

    Resource Name

    Scottish Schools Adolescent Lifestyle and Substance Use Survey (SALSUS) National Overview 2018

    Resource Contact

    National Statistics and NHS National Services Scotland

    Topic

    Tobacco, Alcohol, Drugs

    Experiences and Outcomes

    Publisher

    National Statistics and NHS National Services Scotland

    Related Link

    Resource Terms and Conditions of Use

    Cost Attached

    n/a

    Implications for Staff

    Publication Date

    December 2019

    Resource Last Reviewed

    15/03/2021

  • SALSUS 2018 Summary findings for Highland Local Authority Area

    SALSUS 2018 Summary findings for Highland Local Authority Area

    SALSUS summary findings Highland Council

    Description

    Highland results from SALSUS 2018

    Type

    PDF report

    Target Group

    Professionals

    Resource Name

    Scottish Schools Adolescent Lifestyle and Substance Use Survey (SALSUS) 2018 Summary findings for Highland Local Authority Area

    Resource Contact

    National Statistics and NHS National Services Scotland

    Topic

    Tobacco, Alcohol, Drugs

    Experiences and Outcomes

    Publisher

    National Statistics and NHS National Services Scotland

    Related Link

    Resource Terms and Conditions of Use

    Cost Attached

    n/a

    Implications for Staff

    Publication Date

    December 2019

    Resource Last Reviewed

    15/03/2021