Vaping is aggressively marketed to young people as harmless, trendy, and stress-relieving, but schools can’t afford to rely on outdated warnings or scare tactics. Students need accurate information, space to reflect, and the skills to make informed choices about their health and well-being.

This interactive Vaping Awareness course equips middle and high school students with the knowledge and critical-thinking skills needed to understand what vaping really is, and what it isn’t. Rather than focusing on fear-based messaging, the course helps students examine how vaping products are designed and marketed, explore the short and long-term health impacts, and recognize the social pressures that influence decision-making.

Through a student workbook, participants are guided through reflection and real-world examples, encouraging them to question claims, analyze risks, and consider the consequences of their choices. The course also builds practical refusal skills and healthy coping strategies, empowering students to respond confidently in situations involving peer pressure.

Designed as a ready-to-use intervention for schools, the course includes knowledge checks, reflection prompts, and a certificate of completion, making it a practical, meaningful approach to prevention that prioritizes understanding over compliance and supports students in making healthier decisions for themselves.

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