Smoking is the largest preventable cause of death in the United Kingdom. Evidence shows that the prevalence of smoking among young people increases between the ages of 11 and 16. Every day approximately 450 young people are ‘recruited’ to smoke, which is why this resource is essential for those working with young people.

Up in Smoke contains 10 easy to follow tried and tested interactive sessions using a variety of teaching and learning styles. The emphasis of the resource is on the benefits of being smoke free.

Sessions include:

• What do you already know about smoking?

• The effects

• Passive smoking

• Does it cost the earth?

• Advertising

• Women and smoking

• Helping some to stop.

Feedback received:

“Well laid out; very clear about what was planned in each lesson; easy to follow; liked the extension activities; think facilitator prompt sheets are invaluable to help teachers.”

Drug Education Consultant, Bristol