Helping to Support People to Live Nicotine Free
Gain a better understanding of current knowledge and statistics around smoking and vaping in the Canterbury region. Become familiar with current evidence-based practices that help with quitting, including products and services available in Waitaha/Canterbury.
Description
Gain a better understanding of current knowledge and statistics around smoking and vaping in the Canterbury region. Become familiar with current evidence-based practices that help with quitting, including products and services available in Waitaha/Canterbury.
Overview:
• Smoking and vaping statistics - 2025 goal
• The impact of smoking and vaping on mental health
• Helpful conversational tools
• Nicotine Replacement Treatments (NRT), what are they?
• Current evidence and harms of vaping
• Effective ways to quit nicotine - including the local support service
• Putting it all into practice
This workshop will benefit:
• People who work with consumers and Whai ora in relation to nicotine addiction in the Canterbury/Waitaha region
Facilitated by Amanda Jarden and Sue Stevenson, Health Promotion Advisors
Wednesday 24th July, 12.00pm to 1.00pm
Zoom only