Basketball Australia has teamed up with the Australian Government to raise awareness about the harms of vaping and nicotine addiction.
Don’t be confused by the lingo – vapes, mods, tank systems, e-cigs and vape pens are all forms of e-cigarettes and today’s 14- to 24-year-olds are the first generation to be exposed to nicotine mainly through vaping instead of cigarettes.
Recognising the significant health risks associated with vaping, we’ve partnered with the Australian Government on the Youth Vaping Education Campaign to raise awareness of the impact of vaping among young people.
As part of our #JustPassOnVaping campaign, we had our top talent from across the country come together to share the facts on vaping and encourage others to pass on vaping.
Keep an eye on our social channels for content featuring our talented basketball community and #JustPassOnVaping!
The facts
Short- and long-term vaping is dangerous to your health.
You may experience:
- lung inflammation and throat irritation
- persistent coughing
- breathing problems
- shortness of breath
- permanent lung damage
- nausea
- nicotine poisoning and
- nicotine dependence.
The nicotine in vapes is highly addictive and may also affect your mental health.
You may experience nicotine withdrawal symptoms that include:
- mood changes
- difficulty concentrating
- feeling nervous, restless, irritable and/or anxious.
Get support to quit
If you’re vaping and thinking about quitting, there are lots of options and resources to support and motivate you.
- The My QuitBuddy app provides personalised information and advice to support you on your quit journey. Age restrictions may apply – check the app store for more details.
- Quitline(13 7848) is a confidential phone service. You can talk to a professional counsellor about ways to quit. In some states and territories, you can chat to a counsellor online.
- Your GP or a trusted health professional can give you helpful advice
- Share your quitting journey with friends who support your decision.
Remember that lots of young people have found it takes a few tries before they are completely vape-free. It’s important to keep trying, even if it takes a few goes before you quit completely.
More information
For more information and help to quit visit health.gov.au/vaping, download the My QuitBuddy App (iPhone, Android) or talk to your healthcare professional.
