A smoke-free and vape free policy aims to create a cleaner and healthier environment for students, staff, and visitors coming to campus.
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Manager of Chronic Disease Prevention and Tobacco Control at the Middlesex London Health Unit says these types of policies have been proved to be extremely effective when battling to quit.
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“It supports people who are struggling with addiction and that are, in fact, trying to quit. It will also reduce risks of relapse,” says Linda Stobo.
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The smoke-free policy on campus will be highly beneficial for non-smokers, “there is no safe exposure level to second hand smoke whether comes from tobacco, or cannabis,” she adds.
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“Cannabis smoke contains similar level of chemicals as tobacco smoke. The exposure increases the risk of cancer in the lungs, bronchitis, lungs clogs, and infections.”
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She says those individuals will have to find another way to satisfy the cravings.
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“Maybe nicotine replacement products like a patch provided by your doctor, or an inhaler, or gum.”
