New to Vaping?

E-cigarettes or vapes, as they have become more commonly known, are the most popular smoking cessation aid in England. Evidence suggests they are effective for permanently quitting.

Check out these frequently asked questions if you’re thinking of giving vaping a try.

E-CIGARETTES/VAPES AND CIGARETTES – WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

Inhaling nicotine through e-cigarettes/vapes is healthier than smoking. It’s called vaping. However, nicotine-free e-liquids are also available. Smoking cessation using e-cigarettes/vapes is significantly less harmful than smoking cigarettes since they contain no tobacco and produce no tar or carbon monoxide.

CAN E-CIGARETTES/VAPES HELP ME STOP SMOKING?

The use of e-cigarettes/vapes helps many people quit smoking. You’ll need to find the right model for you, as well as the right strength of e-liquid for your needs.

Using your electronic cigarette/ vape as often as necessary will replace the nicotine you got from cigarettes, so keep using it as long as necessary.

IS E-CIGARETTE/VAPING SAFE?

Despite being less harmful than cigarettes, E-cigarettes/vapes aren’t completely risk-free. Chemicals found in tobacco smoke are present in the liquid and vapour, but at much lower levels.

WHAT ABOUT NICOTINE?

Smoking causes most of its harm from tobacco smoke’s deadly cocktail of chemicals, not nicotine alone.

Do e-cigarettes and vaping vapor harm others?

As far as we know, vaping does not harm others. Contrary to this, second-hand smoke has strong evidence of harm to others.

SMOKING WHERE?

There are no laws banning vaping in public places or workplaces in the UK. Vaping policies vary by organization. Whenever you’re unsure, ask.

Deputy Director of Public Health England, Professor John Newton:

With half of Stoptober participants using an e-cigarette last year, e-cigarettes are now the most popular way to quit. Smoking is much more harmful than vaping, a fraction of the risk. It may be easier for you to quit smoking with e-cigarettes if you’ve tried before.”

More details will be posted to this page soon, including how to stop smoking with one of our awesome disposables and eventually transitioning to one of our pod kits.