19th March 2026
Research and testing from the University of Bath has already shown that one in eight e liquids/vapes confiscated from schools and tested in the lab were found to contain spice, a highly potent type of synthetic cannabis. Now Dr Ashly Fuller and Professor Pudney have looked at how widely marketed and easily available the illegal and highly damaging substance is on tiktok in plain sight, with challenges, special offers and bulk buys. This is also the case for ketamine and other substances. Please do contact kate@talkabouttrust.org or our regional team for training on how to recognise illicit vapes and e iquids, relevant online safety and grooming.
Do use our lessons plans which you can download via Talk about Drug, Alcohol and Nicotine Education tool kit | Talk About Trust
You can also view our information video on spice and THC and how to spot the difference here: THC and SPICE in Vapes and E-Liquids - what (vape juice) what we need to know