This section of the toolkit has tobacco and e-cigarette resources targeted at young people.
The harmful effects of tobacco have been known since the mid 1900s. The recent Scottish Government focus has been on discouraging people from starting smoking (prevention), protection (such as from second hand smoke)and helping those who want to stop smoking (cessation). The harmful effects of tobacco underpin all three of these.
Websites
- #BeFree – is about wanting better for yourself. And you aren’t alone! It’s easier to be smoke-free if others around you are too, so share the benefits of not smoking with your friends.
- Smoke Free Highland – Here you will find all the information you need if you are thinking about stopping smoking, if you are someone who wants to help or encourage someone you know to stop smoking or if you want to make your lifestyle smoke free.
- ASH Scotland Fast Facts
- We need to talk about shisha
- Make Good Choices video from young people and the University of Glasgow
Publications
Campaigns
We have been working with some of our partners on the #notafavour campaign, which encourages adults not to buy tobacco for young people. See our work in this case study. Check out our videos staring young people in the Highlands: