Facts and advice on vaping, and how to say NO.

Find out what vapes are, how they can harm your health, how to say no to vapes, and support to quit.

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What is vaping? Vaping refers to the use of an e-cigarette that heats liquids and produces vapour, which is then inhaled, mimicking the act of smoking. Some vapes contain nicotine and others don’t. Most contain a mixture of solvents, flavours, and other chemicals. Vapes that contain nicotine are only legal with a prescription in Australia.1 But nicotine vapes are commonly sold illegally at tobacconist shops, convenience stores and online to people without a prescription. Misleadingly, the packaging often doesn’t state if a vape contains nicotine, even though many do.

Find out how you can help them decide to quit and support them along the way.

Press release from the Chief Medical Officer.

E-cigarettes heat liquids to produce a vapour that looks like smoke, which users inhale. Using an e-cigarette is often called ‘vaping’. The liquids can contain chemicals and flavourings, like chocolate, bubble-gum and fruity flavours. E-cigarettes might be shaped like cigarettes, cigars, pens or other common items.

Find out how e-cigarettes work, their effects, and laws about e-cigarettes in Tasmania.

Information from the Australian Government Department of Health.