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Reasons to quit vaping

Thinking about quitting vaping? We’re here to help you understand why it's a great choice.

Woman doctor

Learn how vaping can hurt your health, especially for young people, and why it's easy to get hooked on nicotine. We also talk about how vaping affects your mental health, pregnancy, and even the planet.

Make the change to a vape-free life today.

Smoking and your health=Health risks of smoking
Health harms of vaping

Some people think vaping is safer than smoking, but we're already seeing health harms.
Smoking and pregnancy=Risks of smoking when pregnant
Nicotine addiction

Nicotine is the addictive drug in tobacco and vaping products that makes it hard to quit.
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Vaping and mental health

Studies have found that vaping is associated with mental health issues among young people.
Smoking and pregnancy=Vaping while pregnant
Vaping while pregnant

There is no safe amount of vaping when you are pregnant. The best thing you can do for your baby - and for yourself - is to try to stop vaping completely.
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Vaping and the environment

Vaping products harm the environment as they add to plastic waste and create contamination.
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Vaping law in Australia

Australia has introduced significant changes to its vaping laws in 2024, aiming to reduce the prevalence of vaping, particularly among young people.