Education Alliance

Nicotine: The CLEAR Facts

Young teen vaping with e-cigarette while looking out a window.

In this 45–60-minute presentation, students will learn about the health impact of using nicotine and cannabis. Instruction includes information on delivery devices such as cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco, and electronic products. Participants will also learn about the addictive properties of nicotine and cannabis by listening to facts, expressing knowledge of consequences, looking at visuals and participating in hands-on activities to reinforce relevant concepts.

Participants will:

Gain awareness of the prevalence of youth nicotine and cannabis/marijuana use and recognize that most of their peers do not use these substances
Recognize the importance of remaining substance-free
Realize the physical, social, emotional, and mental consequences of nicotine and cannabis/marijuana use
Learn about addiction and why young people are particularly vulnerable
Gain an understanding of the impact substance use has on a developing brain