Supporting 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 in the Canterbury region
• 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
• Putting it all into practice


This workshop will benefit:
• People who work with consumers and Tangata Whai ora in relation to nicotine addiction in the Canterbury region


Facilitated by Amanda Jarden, Health Promotion Advisor


Wednesday 19th March, 7.00pm to 8.00pm
Zoom only