Get the Facts

Alcohol, cannabis, tobacco, and vaping products can have especially harmful impacts on young people since their brains and bodies are still developing until around the age of 25.

Not only can these substances change the way their brains and bodies work, they can also be addictive and lead to other mental health challenges. This is why it’s important for students to Get the Facts and understand the risks of substance use.

In-class experience

Have two trained facilitators virtually join your classroom to provide students with educational information, engaging activities, and an opportunity to ask questions.

Activities

Students can learn about the health risks of these harmful substances and how to handle peer pressure:

Resources

Download a summary of the Get the Facts virtual experience and additional resources.

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This interactive virtual experience will increase teens’ awareness of how food marketing and their eating environment can affect their eating habits, food choices and ultimately their health. This virtual experience is for grades 7-12, is up to 45 minutes in duration and available in English and French.

Event Feedback:

"It was fantastic! The content was interesting and nicely supplemented the things that we are learning about in our Nutrition Unit. The presentation moved along at a good speed and the interactive components were fun for the students and held them accountable throughout the presentation."

- Teacher, 2022

Event Feedback:

"The presentation was a nice refreshing take on the information, with updated information as well. It made the students think critically about the ads they are seeing on social media and that food marketing is all around us."

- Teacher, 2022