Newfoundland and Labrador

Smokers’ Helpline

Newfoundland and Labrador Smokers’ Helpline

Creating a Plan to
Quit Vaping

Let's get Started

Creating a Plan to
Quit Vaping

Let's get Started

Get clear on why you're quitting

Visualize your life vape-free.

Breathe Fresh Air, No More Toxic Chemicals

what's in a vape?

E-liquid contains a mixture of four main ingredients: chemical flavourings, nicotine, vegetable glycerin and propylene glycol.

When you vape, the e-liquid gets changed into an aerosol containing liquid droplets (which is what you inhale).

Through the heating and vaporization process, new toxic chemicals are created including formaldehyde, actealdeyde and tobacco-specific nitrosamines (these are known to cause cancer). Other components of the e-cigarette vapour include trace metals, volatile organic compounds, phenolic compounds, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and tobacco alkaloids.

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the health effects

Vaping is linked to negative health impacts throughout the body including:
  • respiratory (chronic cough, throat irritation, exacerbation of asthma and other respiratory diseases such as COPD), injury to the airways, reduced lung function
  • cardiovascular (increase heart rate, increased risk of cardiovascular disease)
  • neurological (headaches, irritability, anxiety, dependence and insomnia)

The longterm health risks of using vapes are not known.

Using vapes can lead to nicotine addiction

When you go a period of time without vaping, you may experience cravings and other withdrawal symptoms. This can make it hard to stop using.
Some vapes contain nicotine salts which deliver very high concentrations of the drug.

Do you Smoke Cigarettes?

To reduce health risks, it is important to try to quit smoking regular cigarettes as soon as possible. If you are vaping in place of smoking cigarettes, switch completely to vapes. [When you're ready then you can move on to quitting vapes as well in order to protect your health.]

Quit Tips

  • Try making some changes to your daily vaping routines. 
  • For ex., during breaktimes at school or work, choose another activity to engage in that you do not associate with vaping.
  • Never underestimate the power of taking a deep breath. A few deep breaths when you notice a craving can help you relax and defeat a craving.
  • Text or call a friend when you notice a craving.
  • Take a walk or do another physical activity. This can help boost your mood and prevent cravings and withdrawal.
  • Drinking water can help reduce cravings and manage withdrawal symptoms. Plus you get all of the health benefits of staying hydrated!
  • Plan in advance for how you will deal with cravings when they arise. This will help keep you focused and motivated on your mission.
  • Cravings can be viewed as an obstacle on your path or an opportunity to showcase your growth on the journey. Having a plan in place before you start the journey will help maximize your success.
  • You do not need to navigate this process alone. Talking to a health professional or a quit coach to develop your personal quit-vaping plan can really help you successfully quit and stay vapefree.

EMAILS

shl@nf.lung.ca

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Want to talk to someone about

quitting vaping?

Call the NL Smokers' Helpline at 1-800-363-5864

Call the NL Smokers' Helpline
at 1-800-363-5864

To reduce risks:

Quitting vaping is the best approach to reduce health risks.  If you currently use vapes (and if you don’t feel ready to quit completely at this point), here are some steps you can take towards reducing risks: 

From the Lower-Risk Nicotine Use Guidelines from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Quash app to Quit Vaping

Check out this free mobile app from the Lung Health Foundation which provides support and motivation to quit.

From Health Canada

Connect with factual information about the health risks of vaping, product regulations, and the most up-to-date facts.

Vaping Prevention

Resources for parents and teachers to prevent vaping among youth. Get involved!
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