Resources for Schools

This is an example scenario of a rehearsal strategy that allows students to think through how they might respond in this situation. It is a realistic situation that a teenager may face.
The activity highlights the importance of supporting friends, offering responsible advice and keeping each other safe.

This is exercise is a rehearsal strategy that allows students to think through how they might respond in a particular scenario.

It is a realistic situation that a teenager may face.

For thinking about what influences a persons decisions

For thinking about the wider harms associated with drugs

For thinking about the wider harms associated with drugs

To consider why some people choose to use substances and others do not – who and what influence our choices?

To consider why some people choose to use substances and others do not – who and what influence our choices?

For thinking about what words are associated with county lines and gangs

For thinking about what words are associated with county lines and gangs

The short and longer term effects of vaping on the body

More detailed information on various drugs, for teachers

Quizzes & Scored Feedback for ages 11-16

Quiz questions with feedback and scoring online

Rhiannon describes how her drink was spiked while on holiday with her family in Portugal

“Nuggets” captures the ebb and flow of addiction. It’s shows how addiction impacts lives.

Vaping is marketed as the “safe” alternative to smoking, but it’s far from being harmless. Unregulated ingredients, hidden toxins, and extreme nicotine levels mean we’re conducting a massive experiment on ourselves. Let’s dive into what we know – and what we don’t know, yet.

Information on MDMA (Ecstasy)

Information sheet about Energy drinks, whats in them and their potentail effect on health

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde have partnered with the Talk About Trust to develop tobacco and vaping resources aligned with the Curriculum for Excellence.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde have partnered with the Talk About Trust to develop tobacco and vaping resources aligned with the Curriculum for Excellence.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde have partnered with the Talk About Trust to develop tobacco and vaping resources aligned with the Curriculum for Excellence

Accompanying powerpoint for the teacher notes P5-7

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde have partnered with the Talk About Trust to develop tobacco and vaping resources aligned with the Curriculum for Excellence.

Accompanying powerpoint for the teacher notes S1-3

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde have partnered with the Talk About Trust to develop tobacco and vaping resources aligned with the Curriculum for Excellence.

Accompanying powerpoint for the teacher notes S4-6
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde have partnered with the Talk About Trust to develop tobacco and vaping resources aligned with the Curriculum for Excellence

Pupils think about the level of risk in these behaviours

Inverclyde Health and Social Care Partnership have partnered with The Talk About Trust to develop vaping resources aligned with the Curriculum for Excellence.

Accompanying powerpoint for teacher notes P5
Inverclyde Health and Social Care Partnership have partnered with The Talk About Trust to develop vaping resources aligned with the Curriculum for Excellence.

Inverclyde Health and Social Care Partnership have partnered with The Talk About Trust to develop vaping resources aligned with the Curriculum for Excellence.

Accompanying powerpoint for teacher notes P6
Inverclyde Health and Social Care Partnership have partnered with The Talk About Trust to develop vaping resources aligned with the Curriculum for Excellence.

Inverclyde Health and Social Care Partnership have partnered with The Talk About Trust to develop vaping resources aligned with the Curriculum for Excellence.

Accompanying powerpoint for teacher notes P7
Inverclyde Health and Social Care Partnership have partnered with The Talk About Trust to develop vaping resources aligned with the Curriculum for Excellence.

These cards can be cut out and used in conjunction with the Vaping and the Environment Timeline

How can nicotine such as vapes, cigarettes or pouches affect someone’s health?

To be used in conjunction with the Vaping and the Environment Cards

This continuum is to be printed on 2 sheets of A4 (landscape). The first half is available below, and the second can be downloaded from talkabouttrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Environmental-continuum-print-size-B-GGC.pdf

In this acitvity pupils design a shield to show making healthy choices.

Information and advice for educational settings

School vaping policy template for Scotland

Young people and vaping information guide from

Letter for parents/ carers informing them inform that Personal and Social Education (PSE) lessons will be delivered with a focus on vaping.

A dentist discusses how nicotine can affect oral health, in particular gum disease

Public health charity, Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) says recent data shows that in 2024, 38% of 11-18 year-olds knew what a nicotine pouch was but that awareness has increased to 43% of that age range in June this year.

Nina’s been to speak to a group of school pupils and a health expert about the rise in the number of people using these products.

Information and advice for educational settings

Quit your way Youth – NHSGGC  

Vapes that contain nicotine can quickly become harmfully addictive