Legislation
Legislation (laws and policies) for tobacco use and promotion has changed a lot in the past 30 years. These changes have helped to lower smoking and tobacco use. They have also helped make healthier, cleaner public spaces for everyone to enjoy. Newfoundland and Labrador has two pieces of legislation that guide tobacco rules. There are also Federal …
Quitting Smoking (Tobacco)
Quitting tobacco smoking is the best thing you can do to improve your health. Reasons for quitting Smoking can have many negative effects on your health and overall well-being. There is strong evidence that smoking tobacco is related to more than two dozen diseases and conditions. It has negative effects on nearly all organs of …
Smoke and Vape-Free Youth
Quitting smoking If you are a smoke-free youth, you’ve made an excellent choice for your health, along with many other young people in Newfoundland and Labrador! If you smoke or use other forms of tobacco, quitting is one of the best things you can do for your health (and your wallet!) You may need support to quit …
Vaping
Unlike a cigarette, there is no burning when using a vaping device. The devices are usually powered by a battery and can have different removable parts. These devices generally all work in the same way. The device heats a liquid into a vapour and this is then turned into an aerosol, which is what a …
Smoking, Vaping, and Breastfeeding
Parents that smoke tobacco products or use e-cigarettes or vapes can unintentionally put their babies and children at risk. Quitting smoking is an important thing to do for your health and the health of your baby. Even if you find it hard to quit, it is important to keep breastfeeding. Cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, chewing tobacco …
Alcohol
What is Alcohol? Alcohol is a legal and regulated substance found in alcoholic beverages like beer, wine, and liquor. The type of alcohol we drink is called ethanol. It is made by fermenting sugars from fruits or grains with yeast. Alcohol affects your brain and slows down your body’s functions. It can change how you …
Cannabis: What You Need to Know
What is Cannabis? Cannabis (also called marijuana, weed, or pot) comes from the Cannabis sativa plant. It contains chemicals called cannabinoids, including THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), which causes the “high.” How is Cannabis Used? Effects of Cannabis Short-term effects (immediate or within hours): Long-term effects (regular or heavy use): Cannabis Laws in Newfoundland & Labrador Safer Cannabis Use To lower risks, Health Canada …
Last updated on: August 14, 2026
