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[[File:Designated-vaping-area.png|center| | [[File:Designated-vaping-area.png|center|alt=Designated vaping area signage, showing an electronic cigerette icon in green, with the text designated vaping area also in green bold type|frame|Designated vaping area]] | ||
= How to deal with the vaping in schools – advice for teachers = | = How to deal with the vaping in schools – advice for teachers = | ||
<small>Posted on August 18, 2023 ''By Colin, archived here in wiki form.''</small> | <small>Posted on August 18, 2023 ''By Colin, archived here in wiki form. (slight changes made for clarity in wiki page form, content unchanged. ed.)''</small> | ||
----'''VAPING BY STUDENTS at Australian schools is increasing and is understandably creating [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36937494/ great concern] for teachers and difficulties with enforcement.''' | ----'''VAPING BY STUDENTS at Australian schools is increasing and is understandably creating [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36937494/ great concern] for teachers and difficulties with enforcement.''' | ||
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Schools do not have the resources to police vaping and the current punitive strategies of suspensions, vape detectors, locking toilet doors and toilet raids are not working. We need a fresh approach which acknowledges the reality that kids will vape, whether we approve or not. | Schools do not have the resources to police vaping and the current punitive strategies of suspensions, vape detectors, locking toilet doors and toilet raids are not working. We need a fresh approach which acknowledges the reality that kids will vape, whether we approve or not. | ||
This is my 7-point plan for teachers and school staff to deal with school vaping. | '''This is my 7-point plan for teachers and school staff to deal with school vaping.''' | ||
=== 1. Keep it in perspective === | === 1. Keep it in perspective === | ||
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In 2019, 63 Australian teenagers (14-19) died from alcohol. No teen or adult has ever died from vaping nicotine. | In 2019, 63 Australian teenagers (14-19) died from alcohol. No teen or adult has ever died from vaping nicotine. | ||
[[File:Deaths-alcohol-v-vaping-2019-AIHW-e1692329725835.jpg|alt=Total deaths 2019 from vaping and alcohol, a graph showing zero deaths for vaping and (63) for alcohol|center | [[File:Deaths-alcohol-v-vaping-2019-AIHW-e1692329725835.jpg|alt=Total deaths 2019 from vaping and alcohol, a graph showing zero deaths for vaping and (63) for alcohol|center|Total deaths 2019 from vaping and alcohol|frameless]] | ||
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There is no evidence that nicotine harms the [https://colinmendelsohn.com.au/vaping/ human adolescent brain]. Studies have not found differences in in [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19931961/ IQ,] [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25092631/ educational achievement] or [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22789417/ cognitive abilities] in adults as a result of past smoking, so vaping is very unlikely to have these effects. | There is no evidence that nicotine harms the [https://colinmendelsohn.com.au/vaping/ human adolescent brain]. Studies have not found differences in in [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19931961/ IQ,] [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25092631/ educational achievement] or [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22789417/ cognitive abilities] in adults as a result of past smoking, so vaping is very unlikely to have these effects. | ||
There is no evidence that vaping nicotine causes | '''There is no evidence that vaping nicotine causes:''' | ||
* The misnamed serious lung disease “[https://colinmendelsohn.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Mendelsohn-CP-Wodak-A-Hall-W.-Nicotine-vaping-was-not-the-cause-of-EVALI-in-the-United-States.-Drug-and-Alcohol-Review-2022.pdf E-cigarette or Vaping Associated Lung Injury]” (EVALI) | * The misnamed serious lung disease “[https://colinmendelsohn.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Mendelsohn-CP-Wodak-A-Hall-W.-Nicotine-vaping-was-not-the-cause-of-EVALI-in-the-United-States.-Drug-and-Alcohol-Review-2022.pdf E-cigarette or Vaping Associated Lung Injury]” (EVALI) | ||
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Exaggerating the risks of vaping or providing misinformation to discourage vaping leads to a loss of trust. Kids know when they are being lied to. | Exaggerating the risks of vaping or providing misinformation to discourage vaping leads to a loss of trust. Kids know when they are being lied to. | ||
My advice on what to say to teens about vaping can be found [https://colinmendelsohn.com.au/teens/ here]. Explain to kids | My advice on what to say to teens about vaping can be found [https://colinmendelsohn.com.au/teens/ here]. '''Explain to kids:''' | ||
* Vaping is a quitting aid for adult smokers. | * Vaping is a quitting aid for adult smokers. | ||
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=== 4. Have realistic expectations === | === 4. Have realistic expectations === | ||
{{Blockquote|text=Even the best education programs have | {{Blockquote|text=Even the best education programs have [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35864306/ very limited success] in changing youth behaviour|author=Dr Colin Mendelsohn}} | ||
Teenagers are programmed for “sensation-seeking”, and taking risks is an inherent part of this stage of life. Risky behaviours are driven by social (peer influence) and emotional factors, [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2396566/pdf/nihms33852.pdf not cognitive factors or knowledge]. This reflects the limits of the immature adolescent brain. | Teenagers are programmed for “sensation-seeking”, and taking risks is an inherent part of this stage of life. Risky behaviours are driven by social (peer influence) and emotional factors, [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2396566/pdf/nihms33852.pdf not cognitive factors or knowledge]. This reflects the limits of the immature adolescent brain. | ||
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Although controversial, consideration could be given to allocating a designated outdoor area where students can vape. This should ideally be out of sight, for example behind the toilets. Vaping won't be as appealing to teens if they are allowed to do it. | Although controversial, consideration could be given to allocating a designated outdoor area where students can vape. This should ideally be out of sight, for example behind the toilets. Vaping won't be as appealing to teens if they are allowed to do it. | ||
The designated vaping area could be restricted to students who | The designated vaping area could be restricted to students who: | ||
* Are 'registered' as vapers | * Are 'registered' as vapers | ||
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Mendelsohn CP. ''Stop Smoking Start Vaping''. Free e-book on vaping available for download [http://www.colinmendelsohn.com.au/free-book here]. | Mendelsohn CP. ''Stop Smoking Start Vaping''. Free e-book on vaping available for download [http://www.colinmendelsohn.com.au/free-book here]. | ||
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