Despite strict age limits surrounding vaping, educators are witnesses more and more young people using vapes and more worryingly become addicted to their vapes. Understanding the purpose of vapes, the dangers of vaping and the long-term effects can hopefully help young people to make better informed decisions.
FAQs
Vaping is the act of inhaling and exhaling vapor produced by an electronic cigarette or similar device, which heats a liquid (e-liquid) containing nicotine, flavourings, and other chemicals.
People vape for various reasons, including to quit smoking, for recreational use, or to enjoy the flavours available in e-liquids.
Young people may vape due to peer pressure, curiosity, the appeal of flavours, or the perception that it is a safer alternative to smoking.
Some individuals vape without ever having smoked because they are attracted to the flavours, enjoy the social aspect, or are influenced by marketing and peer behaviours.
Yes, vaping can be a gateway to smoking cigarettes. Research suggests that young people who vape are more likely to start smoking traditional cigarettes later.
Vaping poses several health risks, including lung damage, respiratory issues, nicotine addiction, and potential exposure to harmful chemicals. Long-term effects are still being studied, but early evidence indicates significant health concerns.