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Derrick Kirk, the Youth Development Specialist on Tobacco Use Prevention, from the Contra Costa County Office of Education spoke to students at Prospects about the negative effects of smoking and vaping.  One of our ENCORE teachers, Julie Cullimore, initiated this presentation as part of her TUPE program highlights and activities.  Mr. Kirk covered the following topics:

• Misconceptions of the percentage of teens who smoke

• Effects of smoking on the body

• Tobacco influences

• Vaping research

• Chemicals in vaporizers

• Comparing cigarette vs. vaporizer marketing

• Health effects of marijuana in teens

Prospects High School is getting into the winter spirit this month!