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Watch this video from the Australian Government to find out about access to medicinal cannabis products for consumers in Australia.

What do you know about vaping? Vaping and e-cigarettes have become popular in recent years, and they may seem harmless and fun. But do you know what’s in vapes and vape juice?

From 1 October 2021, consumers of nicotine vaping products will need a prescription to legally purchase these products. Speak to your GP about your smoking cessation options. Watch this video to find out the steps you need to take to access nicotine vaping products to help quit smoking.

People have been smoking for at least 7,000 years, but it wasn't until the 1800s that cigarettes became the smoke of choice, after machines were developed to mass produce them. 200 years later, in 2003, the electronic cigarette was invented in China. Since then, the use of e-cigarettes, also known as vaping, has grown exponentially around the world.

This video answers what vaping is and address some questions related to this topic, such as the whole debate around “Is vaping better or worse than smoking? and “What does the research currently say about its health risks and the mysterious vaping-related sickness that led to dozens of deaths in 2019?”.

This factsheet from the Lung Foundation takes a close look at vaping (e-cigarettes) from the perspective of lung health, and provides some specific information for young people, parents and teachers.

What do you need to know about vaping (e-cigarettes), especially for teenagers and young people? This factsheet from the Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne provides information about vaping and advice for parents and guardians.

How many people vape in Australia, and how many people in each age group vape? This factsheet from the Australian Drug Foundation provides important statistics about vaping in Australia.

What are e-Cigarettes? Are they legal, and can they help you quit smoking? This factsheet from HealthDirect provides some important information about e-cigarettes and nicotine e-liquid.

What are e-cigarettes? What does vaping mean? What do you need to know about the effects, the laws, and safety? This comprehensive factsheet from the Australian Drug Foundation will tell you everything you need to know.

Vaping (the use of e-cigarettes) has become more common in recent years. What do you, as a parent or teacher, need to know to help keep your young person safe? This factsheet from QUIT Tas has the answers.

There are many myths surrounding e-cigarettes (vapes). This factsheet from QUIT Tas looks at the most common myths... and busts them!