Vaping and smoking

Impacts of vaping

Vapes (or e-cigarettes) are battery-operated devices that deliver an aerosol by heating a liquid that users breathe in. The chemicals in vapes can cause serious health issues like lung damage. They often also contain nicotine, which is highly addictive.

Some may use therapeutic vapes to help quit smoking or manage nicotine dependence. These therapeutic vapes are available from a pharmacy for people over 18, or in some instances those under 18 can obtain them with a prescription.

It is illegal to buy vapes anywhere else.

To find out more about the impacts of vaping visit the Department of Health and Aged Care website.

Impacts of smoking tobacco

Smoking tobacco is harmful to your health.

If you smoke, you breathe in over 100 dangerous chemicals. One of these is nicotine, which is highly addictive.

If you smoke you are more at risk of lung cancer, developing heart disease, or having a stroke later in life.

Smoking also has a negative impact on how you look and feel, your finances, and the people around you.

You can only buy tobacco products if you are over 18. Otherwise, it is illegal for anyone to sell or supply you with tobacco products.

To find out more visit the Department of Health and Aged Care website.

Getting help

Quitting vaping and smoking will improve your health and wellbeing. It might be difficult, but it is possible. You are not alone, there are lots of places you can get support and help.