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Tobacco-free University

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Vaping

There are many unknowns about vaping including the long-term effects. However, we do know that emerging data has linked vaping with asthma, chronic lung disease and cardiovascular disease, and can also increase your risk of anxiety and depression. Vaping also exposes the user to a multitude of chemicals which are known not to be safe. Some of the chemicals which have been identified include caffeine, nail polish remover, weed killer, pesticides and flavourings linked with toxic effects and respiratory irritation. For more information on the dangers of vaping, visit the .

Electronic cigarettes are just as addictive as traditional cigarettes as they both contain nicotine; in fact, some e-cigarettes can contain up to 50 times as much nicotine as in traditional cigarettes. Vaping is NOT a tool to help one stop smoking. 
states how we define and regulate vapes in Australia, and how the Australian Government is taking strong action to address vape importation, manufacture and supply.

There are many effective tools which can assist with smoking cessation. If you are vaping and wish to stop, make an appointment with the UC Medical & Counselling Centre.

The following are resources that you may like to use to help you quit.

Alcohol

have provided support to those impacted by alcohol, drugs and other addictions for more than forty years.

They are a specialist drug treatment service funded primarily by ACT Health and the Australian Government Department of Health.