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Helping young people to quit vaping
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.
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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.2
Misleadingly, the packaging often doesn’t state if a vape contains nicotine, even though many do.3