Community Pediatric Asthma Service
Smoking, Vaping and More
Knowledge is power and the more we know about what our children and youth are exposed to, the better we are at helping them understand the risks. The following links provide helpful information for both parents and youth.
Who is Using What?
Tobacco
- "If you don't talk to me about tobacco, I could start using by my 10th birthday"
- Smoking: Having the discussion with your child
- Be Tobacco Smart: Colorful, printable booklet developed for children by Alberta Health Services, Alberta Quits
- Get Smart About Tobacco: Created by teachers to initiate discussion, containing worksheets and handouts for Grade 3-6 children
E-Cigarettes
- Quick Facts on the Risks of E-cigarettes for Kids, Teens, and Young Adults
- Study links chemical in flavoured e-cigarettes to respiratory disease
Other
- Cannabis Talk Kit
- The "hoopla over the hookah": Alberta Health Services Apple Magazine takes on this discussion
Ready for Action
Any successful project needs to have a plan. The tools below are Canadian resources that our team has reviewed and recommend to those considering quitting smoking.
Need help to quit?
QuitCore is a virtual support group led by trained Quit counsellors to help tobacco users quit.
Health Canada
- Quit4life: Provides youth with an interactive tobacco cessation program
- On the Road to Quitting
- Making Your Home Smoke-Free
AlbertaQuits
AlbertaQuits - Free, Convenient and Personalized: Resources and tools for people who want to quit; Smokers Help Line at 1-866-710-7848
Nicotine Anonymous
Nicotine Anonymous: Resources in 17 languages including telephone meetings and online groups
Informative Videos
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Material on this website has been designed for information purposes only. It should not be used in place of medical advice, instruction and/or treatment. If you have specific questions, please consult your doctor or appropriate health care professional.