UP4Air
Developing a comprehensive connected system to assist people in breaking the habit of nicotine addiction and eradicate the use of vaping in our schools
Low or No Cost Solutions
Effective and attainable for all
Targeted Messages
Deliver proven messaging in a new way to kids
Building a Public Health Program
The majority of nicotine users are exposed to smoking or vaping under the age of eighteen (18). It is easier than ever to become a habitual user of nicotine; cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and vaping have dire consequences that are often downplayed. Laws against smoking and vaping often fail to be effective at limiting the exposure and ultimately the uptake of nicotine habits.
“ Adolescent years are times of important brain development. Brain development begins during the growth of the fetus in the womb and continues through childhood and to about age 25. Nicotine exposure during adolescence and young adulthood can cause addiction and harm the developing brain. “
The UP4Air program recognizes the difficulties in reaching kids at an age when we know they have little understanding of future consequences. VaporLies is a sustainable, inexpensive program connecting fifth graders to young college students and graduate students so that they can hear a message they are already hearing, but in a way that they are more likely to internalize and use to make healthier life choices.
Read through the VaporLies PowerPoint presentation to understand the messaging used to teach elementary and middle school kids about the negative and long term effects of nicotine use.
Build Raport with Kids
Allow young adults to engage kids in discussion about nicotine use
Identify Nicotine Products
E-cigarettes, tanks, mods, vapes, are all nicotine delivery systems
Present the Material
Understand how tobacco companies are presenting and tricking kids
Discuss Negative Effects
Bad dreams, diziness, impaired brain development, and long term problems
Know the Risks. Take Action. Protect Our Kids.
Tobacco and vaping companies have cleverly branded and disguised nicotine use and delivery systems. Aggressive steps to address the rapidly changing products presented and marketed to kids is required.
E-cigarette Use is an Ongoing Epidemic
Kid-friendly flavors, smokeless vape systems, and easily concealed electronic vaping devices are all over the place.Nicotine Use Increases Health Risks
Nictotine use during adolescence can harm the brain, lungs, and increases the likelihood of future addiction.Take Action
Engage kids in meaningful discussions about the dangerous effects of smoking and vaping.Enforce Tobacco Free Life
Implement policies, proceedures, and tobacco-free lifestyles that model healthy behaviour.