Vaping is less harmful than smoking and is an effective tool to help you stop smoking.
Vaping is not risk free and should not be used by:
- people who do not smoke
- those under the age of 18.
What is a vape
A vape, or e-cigarette, allows you to inhale vapour instead of smoke. Not all vapes contain nicotine.
The main ingredients in a vape will be:
- nicotine, to help with cravings
- favoured liquids, to provide taste.
Vapes work by heating the liquid which turns into vapour.
Vaping does not produce tar or carbon monoxide. These are the most harmful chemicals in cigarettes.
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Vaping to quit smoking
Vaping can help you to quit smoking by:
- providing nicotine without the harmful smoke
- replacing the hand-to-mouth habit of smoking
- helping with cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
You’re twice as likely to quit smoking using a vape compared to other nicotine products.