Vaping — health risks and laws

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There are other health concerns of vaping: unknown risks of developing lung disease, heart disease and cancer an increased risk of taking up smoking cigarettes, which has serious health issues, such as cancer exposure to higher levels of toxic chemicals if you vape and smoke cigarettes Dangers of vaping liquids Liquid nicotine refills for vapes are dangerous for children and adults. Nicotine is a poison that can be absorbed through the skin. Accidental swallowing of liquid nicotine can be deadly. One teaspoon of liquid nicotine refill is enough to cause permanent damage or even death, especially in children. If you suspect that someone has been poisoned, get medical help immediately. You can call the Poisons Information Line 24 hours a day from anywhere in Australia on 13 11 26. 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See your doctor or qualified healthcare professional and call Quitline.</li> </ul> </div> <nav class="cont_nav-index-table__double-col"> <h2>On this page</h2> <ul> <li><a href="#What-is">What are vapes?</a></li> <li><a href="#inside">What do vapes contain?</a></li> <li><a href="#risks">What are the risks of vaping?</a></li> <li><a href="#quit">How can I quit vaping?</a></li> <li><a href="#buy">Are vapes legal to buy in Australia?</a></li> <li><a href="#legal">Is it legal to vape in Australia?</a></li> <li><a href="#resources">Resources and support</a></li> <li><a href="#searchGeneralResults">Related information on Australian websites</a></li> </ul> </nav> <h2 id="What-is">What are vapes?</h2> <p>Vapes (also called electronic cigarettes) are devices from which people inhale vapour. Using vapes is often called vaping. Vapes look like common items, such as highlighters, pens or USB memory sticks.</p> <h2 id="inside">What do vapes contain?</h2> <p>Vapes contain liquid, which is heated to create vapour. The liquid can contain nicotine even when the vapes are not labelled as containing nicotine. Nicotine is a highly addictive, toxic drug.</p> <p>Vapes can contain dangerous chemicals that are known to cause cancer, such as:</p> <ul> <li>formaldehyde (used in industrial glues and for preserving corpses in hospitals and funeral homes)</li> <li>acetone (found in nail polish remover)</li> <li>acetaldehyde (used in chemicals, perfumes and plastics)</li> <li>acrolein (found in weedkiller)</li> <li>heavy metals, such as nickel, tin and lead</li> </ul> <p>Vapes can also contain:</p> <ul> <li>propylene glycol (a solvent used in fog and smoke machines)</li> <li>polyester compounds</li> <li>anti-freeze (used in the coolant of a car)</li> <li>vegetable glycerine (a liquid from vegetable fat) </li> </ul> <p>The chemicals in vapes have not been tested for safety, including those that add flavour.</p> <h2 id="risks">What are the risks of vaping?</h2> <p>Vaping can harm your health. The known health risks of vaping include:</p> <ul> <li>irritation of the mouth and airways</li> <li>persistent coughing</li> <li>nausea and vomiting</li> <li>chest pain and palpitations</li> <li>poisoning and seizures from inhaling too much nicotine or ingestion of e-liquid</li> <li>burns or injury caused by the vape overheating or exploding</li> <li>nicotine dependence</li> <li>respiratory problems and permanent lung damage</li> <li>harm to a developing adolescent brain</li> </ul> <p>Some chemicals in vape aerosols can cause <a href="/guide-to-genetic-disorders">DNA damage</a>.</p> <p>There are other health concerns of vaping:</p> <ul> <li>unknown risks of developing lung disease, heart disease and cancer</li> <li>an increased risk of taking up <a href="/quit-smoking-vaping">smoking cigarettes</a>, which has serious health issues, such as cancer</li> <li>exposure to higher levels of toxic chemicals if you vape and smoke cigarettes</li> </ul> <h3>Dangers of vaping liquids</h3> <p>Liquid nicotine refills for vapes are dangerous for children and adults. Nicotine is a <a href="/poisoning">poison</a> that can be absorbed through the skin. Accidental swallowing of liquid nicotine can be deadly.</p> <p>One teaspoon of liquid nicotine refill is enough to cause permanent damage or even death, especially in children.</p> <div class="cont_layout-container cont_layout-container"> <div class="cont_layout-media-object"> <div class="cont_layout-media-object-left"> <i id="preview_icon" class="dor-icon_warning" style="color:#e25554; font-size: 36px;"></i> </div> <div class="cont_layout-media-object-right"> <p><strong>If you suspect that someone has been poisoned, get medical help immediately. You can call the Poisons Information Line 24 hours a day from anywhere in Australia on 13 11 26.<br /> <br /> If the person is showing signs of being seriously ill, such as vomiting, loss of consciousness, drowsiness or seizures (fits), call triple zero (000) for an ambulance, or take the person to the closest emergency department.</strong></p> </div> </div> </div> <a href="/australian-health-services" class="cont_layout-media-object__icon-standout"> <i class="cont_layout-media-object__icon-standout-left dor-icon_hospital"></i> <p class="cont_layout-media-object__icon-standout-right"><strong>FIND A HEALTH SERVICE</strong> — The <strong class="cont_underline">Service Finder</strong> can help you find doctors, pharmacies, hospitals and other health services.</p> </a> <h2 id="quit">How can I quit vaping?</h2> <p>There are different ways to stop vaping. What method you choose to quit vaping may depend on what makes you want to vape.</p> <p>Research on quitting shows that if you have support to quit, you will have a better chance of quitting.</p> <p>You can get advice and support from:</p> <ul> <li>your doctor or qualified health professional</li> <li><a target="_blank" aria-label="Link opens in a new tab" href="https://www.quit.org.au/articles/about-quitline-13-7848">Quitline</a> or <a target="_blank" aria-label="Link opens in a new tab" href="https://www.quit.org.au/articles/aboriginal-quitline">Aboriginal Quitline</a> on 13 7848 (13 QUIT)</li> <li>the <a target="_blank" aria-label="Link opens in a new tab" href="https://www.health.gov.au/resources/apps-and-tools/my-quitbuddy-app">MyQuitBuddy app</a> to help encourage you to quit</li> <li><a target="_blank" aria-label="Link opens in a new tab" href="http://www.quitcoach.org.au/">QuitCoach</a>, an online tool, to help create a quit plan</li> </ul> <p>Methods include:</p> <ul> <li>stopping immediately (also called ‘going cold turkey’)</li> <li>gradually cutting down</li> <li>using <a href="/medicines-to-treat-nicotine-dependence">nicotine replacement therapy (NRT)</a></li> </ul> <p>Once you decide on how you are going to quit, your next steps are to:</p> <ul> <li>make a quit plan</li> <li>learn how to cope with quitting and stay vape free</li> </ul> <div class="cont_layout-standout cont_layout-container"> <div class="cont_layout-media-object"> <div class="cont_layout-media-object-left"> <i id="preview_icon" class="dor-icon_info-circle" style="color:#1e4759; font-size: 18px;"></i> </div> <div class="cont_layout-media-object-right"> <p><strong>More quitting support</strong><br>Get support on <a href="/quit-smoking-vaping">quitting vaping and smoking</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> <h2 id="buy">Are vapes legal to buy in Australia?</h2> <p>If you're aged 18 years or older, you can buy vapes from certain pharmacies without a prescription — subject to certain conditions. To learn more about these conditions and vaping laws, go to the <a target="_blank" aria-label="Link opens in a new tab" href="https://www.tga.gov.au/products/unapproved-therapeutic-goods/vaping-hub/vapes-information-individuals-and-patients">Therapeutic Goods Administration website</a>.</p> <p>If you're younger than 18 years:</p> <ul> <li>You will need a prescription to buy vapes.</li> <li>Some states and territories will not allow you to buy vapes.</li> </ul> <p>Find out about vaping laws in your state or territory:</p> <ul> <li><a target="_blank" aria-label="Link opens in a new tab" href="https://www.act.gov.au/health/topics/drugs-alcohol-smoking-and-vaping">Australian Capital Territory</a></li> <li><a target="_blank" aria-label="Link opens in a new tab" href="https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/tobacco/Pages/use-ecigs-in-public-places.aspx">New South Wales</a></li> <li><a target="_blank" aria-label="Link opens in a new tab" href="https://nt.gov.au/wellbeing/healthy-living/vaping">Northern Territory</a></li> <li><a target="_blank" aria-label="Link opens in a new tab" href="https://www.qld.gov.au/health/staying-healthy/smoking/devices">Queensland</a></li> <li><a target="_blank" aria-label="Link opens in a new tab" href="https://www.cbs.sa.gov.au/sections/Licences/tobacco-licensing-and-enforcement-in-sa/sale-of-tobacco-products-to-minors">South Australia</a></li> <li><a target="_blank" aria-label="Link opens in a new tab" href="https://www.health.tas.gov.au/vaping">Tasmania</a></li> <li><a target="_blank" aria-label="Link opens in a new tab" href="https://www.health.vic.gov.au/tobacco-reform/e-cigarettes-and-vaping">Victoria</a></li> <li><a target="_blank" aria-label="Link opens in a new tab" href="https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/U_Z/Vaping">Western Australia</a></li> </ul> <h2 id="legal">Is it legal to vape in Australia?</h2> <p>You cannot legally vape in places where cigarette <a target="_blank" aria-label="Link opens in a new tab" href="https://www.health.gov.au/topics/smoking-vaping-and-tobacco/about-smoking/laws-in-australia#smokefree-laws">smoking is not allowed</a>.</p> <p>There may be other places where vaping is illegal, depending on the state and territory that you are in. To find out about these laws, go to:</p> <ul> <li><a target="_blank" aria-label="Link opens in a new tab" href="https://www.act.gov.au/health/topics/drugs-alcohol-smoking-and-vaping">Australian Capital Territory</a></li> <li><a target="_blank" aria-label="Link opens in a new tab" href="https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/tobacco/Pages/use-ecigs-in-public-places.aspx">New South Wales</a></li> <li><a target="_blank" aria-label="Link opens in a new tab" href="https://health.nt.gov.au/professionals/alcohol-and-other-drugs/tobacco,-volatile-substances-and-others-drugs/tobacco">Northern Territory</a></li> <li><a target="_blank" aria-label="Link opens in a new tab" href="https://www.qld.gov.au/health/staying-healthy/atods/smoking/laws">Queensland</a></li> <li><a target="_blank" aria-label="Link opens in a new tab" href="https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/public+health/smoking+the+rules+and+regulations/smoking+the+rules+and+regulations">South Australia</a></li> <li><a target="_blank" aria-label="Link opens in a new tab" href="https://www.health.tas.gov.au/vaping">Tasmania</a></li> <li><a target="_blank" aria-label="Link opens in a new tab" href="https://www.health.vic.gov.au/tobacco-reform/smoke-free-and-vape-free-areas">Victoria</a></li> <li><a target="_blank" aria-label="Link opens in a new tab" href="https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Electronic-cigarettes-in-Western-Australia">Western Australia</a></li> </ul> <h2 id="resources">Resources and support</h2> <p>State-based quit resources:</p> <ul> <li><a target="_blank" aria-label="Link opens in a new tab" href="https://www.quit.org.au/">Help to quit</a> (ACT)</li> <li><a target="_blank" aria-label="Link opens in a new tab" href="https://www.icanquit.com.au/">Icanquit</a> (NSW)</li> <li><a target="_blank" aria-label="Link opens in a new tab" href="https://www.quit.org.au/">Quit Victoria</a> (VIC)</li> <li><a target="_blank" aria-label="Link opens in a new tab" href="https://besmokefree.com.au/">Be smoke free</a> (SA)</li> <li><a target="_blank" aria-label="Link opens in a new tab" href="https://www.quittas.org.au/">Quit Tasmania (TAS)</a></li> <li><a target="_blank" aria-label="Link opens in a new tab" href="https://www.makesmokinghistory.org.au/">Make smoking history</a> (WA)</li> <li><a target="_blank" aria-label="Link opens in a new tab" href="https://www.quithq.initiatives.qld.gov.au/">Quit HQ</a> (QLD)</li> <li><a target="_blank" aria-label="Link opens in a new tab" href="https://nt.gov.au/wellbeing/healthy-living/smoking">Smoking</a> (NT)</li> </ul> <p>Parents and carers:</p> <ul> <li><a target="_blank" aria-label="Link opens in a new tab" href="https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/tobacco/Pages/vaping-resources.aspx#guardians">New South Wales Health</a></li> <li><a target="_blank" aria-label="Link opens in a new tab" href="https://www.health.gov.au/vaping/for-parents-and-carers">Department of Health and Aged Care</a></li> <li><a target="_blank" aria-label="Link opens in a new tab" href="https://lungfoundation.com.au/resources/vaping-and-young-people-parents-and-carers/">Lung Foundation Australia</a></li> </ul> <p>Young people:</p> <ul> <li><a target="_blank" aria-label="Link opens in a new tab" href="https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/tobacco/Pages/vaping.aspx">New South Wales Health</a></li> <li><a target="_blank" aria-label="Link opens in a new tab" href="https://vapingexposed.initiatives.qld.gov.au/whats-really-in-vapes">Queensland Health</a></li> <li><a target="_blank" aria-label="Link opens in a new tab" href="https://www.health.gov.au/vaping">Department of Health and Aged Care</a></li> </ul> <p>Translated information:</p> <ul> <li><a target="_blank" aria-label="Link opens in a new tab" href="https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/services/mental+health+and+drug+and+alcohol+services/drug+and+alcohol+services/drug+and+alcohol+information/vaping+information">SA Health website</a> — find your language using the language button in the top right corner the SA Health website</li> <li><a target="_blank" aria-label="Link opens in a new tab" href="https://www.healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/advanced-search?items_per_page=200&q=vaping&field_node_resource_topic_name=Smoking%20and%20vaping">Health translations — vaping</a></li> </ul></div> <footer class="main_content-article-text-footer"> <div> <h4>Source<span>s</span>:</h4> <span> <a href="https://www.tga.gov.au/" target="_blank" title="Therapeutic Goods Administration">Therapeutic Goods Administration</a> <em>(Vaping hub)<span></span></em>, <a href="https://www.health.wa.gov.au/" target="_blank" title="Government of WA Department of Health">Government of WA Department of Health</a> <em>(Electronic cigarettes in Western Australia)<span></span></em>, <a href="https://www.racgp.org.au/" target="_blank" title="Royal Australian College of General Practitioners">Royal Australian College of General Practitioners</a> 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