HSE Webinar- 7th October 2025
Webinar Title: Vaping Products & Psychoactive Substances: What You Should Know as a Parent
Date: Tuesday, 7th October
Time: 11:30am – 13:00pm
This free online event will focus on HHC, a new psychoactive substance chemically related to cannabis, which was recently controlled after being widely available in shops and online. The webinar is designed to support parents concerned about vaping and emerging drug trends among young people.
Key Topics Include:
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Emerging drug trends and what parents need to know
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The role of parents in guiding healthy decision-making
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Risks associated with cannabis-related substances, including HHC
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Prevention strategies and practical steps for families
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Support services available locally
Internet Safety: Webwise
Free Spring 2023 Parent/Guardian Workshops and Supports
Please click HERE for information on Celbridge Community Library and Kildare Libraries who have an extensive free programme of talks, courses and workshops for supporting parents and guardians
A series of topics will be covered in the above relating to adolescence and development, substance use among teen and drug prevention and education.
This online event will support parents to understand:
- The current drug and alcohol landscape, including the latest drug trends such as cannabis edibles and other substances of concern
- Their role in supporting healthy decision making by their children.
- The reasons why we seek to delay or avoid young people’s entry into the world of alcohol and drug use.
- The steps which parents can take to reduce the likelihood that their son or daughter develops a substance use problem
- The HSE Adolescent Addiction Service’s experiences in working with young people.
- The information and support options for concerned parents in their local are