Nicotine Pouch prevention lessons for your school

Enhance your teaching with our ready-to-use, 15-minute prep lessons designed to make education on vaping, alcohol and cannabis easy, effective, and stress-free. Now including the latest vaping alternative: nicotine pouches.

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The New Threat on the Block

A recent study showed:

  • 77% of young Australians aged 16–39 are already aware of nicotine pouches.
  • 1 in 4 have tried them.
  • 1 in 5 used them in the last 30 days (Jongenelis et al., 2025).

Despite being illegal to sell in Australia, nicotine pouches, like vaping, are spreading rapidly, driven by fruity flavours, TikTok trends, and false claims that they’re a ‘safe’ alternative.

But emerging research paints a different picture: these products often contain unpredictable levels of nicotine, questionable ingredients, and some of the health data comes from studies backed by the tobacco industry.

It’s time to clear the air.

Introducing the New Nicotine Pouches Module

Developed for students in Years 7–12, this evidence-based, engaging online lesson is designed to help young people:

Understand what nicotine pouches really are

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Spot misleading marketing and social media hype

Recognise the short and long-term health risks

Think critically before engaging in risky behaviours

They’re Lying About Nicotine Pouches

Uncover how the tobacco industry is rebranding addiction, from cigarettes to vapes to pouches, in this eye-opening video, a teaser of the engaging content inside the full Nicotine Pouches module.

Part of the Blurred Minds Academy

This new module is part of the Blurred Minds Academy – an alcohol, vaping & drugs (AOD) education program trusted by schools across Australia. With 14 curriculum-aligned modules on vaping, alcohol and cannabis, Blurred Minds empowers students with facts, skills, and confidence to navigate complex choices and helps teachers safe time.

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Interactive online lessons including videos, quizzes and games

Customisable classroom resources and activities

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Evidence-based content that is curriculum mapped to ACHPE version 9

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Academy Modules & Features

Featuring 14 curriculum-mapped lessons for effective alcohol, vaping and drug education.

Nicotine Pouches

Vaping and Health

Vaping Deception

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Vaping and the Environment

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Australian Law

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Myths and Norms

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Standard Drinks

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Blood Alcohol Concentration

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The Brain

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Drink Driving

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Advertising

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Strategies and Tactics

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Marijuana Truths

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Classification of Drugs

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Whether your curriculum is already set or you are looking for new resources, our pre-made lessons integrate seamlessly into any teaching plan, ensuring impactful and relevant education on substance use prevention.

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Choose Your Lessons

Access a range of interactive, pre-designed lessons on vaping, alcohol, cannabis, the law, and more, crafted to engage your students.

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Schedule Your Topics

Already have lessons on vaping, alcohol, or drugs planned? Easily integrate our resources into your schedule for hassle-free teaching. Remember to enrol your students so they can access the online activities.

Quick 15min Prep

Simply review our guiding materials in just 15 minutes, and you’re ready to deliver impactful lessons with confidence.

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What Teachers Say About Blurred Minds

“We are loving the Academy! Teachers are enjoying the blend of online self-paced activities and the classroom activities to consolidate the learning. Teachers are getting creative with it & enjoying the IT way of teaching!”

Michelle Byrne, HPE teacher, Warwick State High School

“This pioneering, evidence-based alcohol, vaping and drug education program is cost-effective, scalable, and delivers significant social dividends to schools, teachers, and adolescents across Australia.”

Yvonne Ries, Deputy Executive Director Education, Lutheran Education Queensland

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