Tobacco, Vape, Drugs and Alcohol Prevention - Schools and Administration

Policies and Legislation

All Substances

More information on drugs.

Tobacco

• Tobacco Wise: Learn about the traditional or sacred use of tobacco by First Nations and Métis peoples.
• Quit Smoking or Vaping Supports for teens
• More information on tobacco

Vaping

Opioids

• School Mental Health Ontario: Info-Sheets on prescription opioid misuse, including a focus on fentanyl.
• Youth Resource:  Opioids:  what you and your friends need to know
• Parent Resource:  Youth & Opioids - What parents need to know
• More information on opioids.

Alcohol

Youth should delay their drinking for as long as possible, as it can harm the way the brain and body develop. In cases where youth choose to consume alcohol, their health will be improved by any reduction in the amount or frequency they drink, and reduction in the percentage of alcohol they choose to drink.