Vaping: What you should know
What is vaping?
Vaping is when you inhale a vapour from an e-cigarette or other similar devices. The device heats up a liquid (which can have nicotine, flavours, and other ingredients) and turns it into vapour. People often use it as an alternative to smoking cigarettes.
Can vaping help me quit smoking?
Yes, vaping can help some people quit smoking by providing a similar experience to smoking a cigarette, but with fewer harmful chemicals. It can be a useful tool for those trying to quit, but it’s important to use it as part of a plan to eventually stop smoking altogether. It’s a good idea to talk to a trained stop smoking adviser, doctor or healthcare professional for advice on quitting.
Is vaping less harmful than smoking?
Vaping is generally thought to be less harmful than smoking traditional cigarettes because it doesn’t involve burning tobacco, which creates harmful chemicals. However, vaping is not completely risk-free. There are still concerns about the ingredients in e-liquids, so the best option is to quit both smoking and vaping if possible. You can read more about the reasons why we use vapes through this statement.
Is it OK for children to vape?
No, vaping is not safe for children. Nicotine is addictive, and the chemicals in vaping products can be harmful to young people’s health. It’s important to keep vaping products out of the hands of children and to discourage teens, making sure they understand the risks.
Quit vaping – information and guides
Whether you’re looking to quit vaping yourself or support someone else, we have guides to help you take the first steps. Choose the guide that fits your needs:
Please note, our service does not currently provide support to stop vaping (unless you are using or about to start using home oxygen), however, we have a self-help guide to help you quit, advice for young people and guidance for parents and carers.