Melbourne principal says schools struggling to combat vaping as minister blasts ‘public health menace’

Nicotine-addicted students are reportedly struggling with concentration, behaviour and are leaving class to vape

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A school principal at a major Melbourne high school has spoken of the significant resources being allocated to combat vaping, as students addicted to nicotine struggle with concentration and behaviour.

“When they’re experiencing withdrawal or experiencing a craving for nicotine, they experience tiredness, irritability, restlessness and appetite changes,” said the principal, who asked not to be identified.

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