Vaping Information

Vapes are electronic devices designed to allow people to inhale nicotine in a vapour but vapes are also available without nicotine.

Vapes may also be called:

• e-cigarettes
• e-cigs
• e-hookah
• e-liquids
• puff bars
• vape pens
• vape pods
• vape sticks

Nicotine vaping is recommended by the NHS as a way for adults to stop smoking. But it isn’t recommended for non-smokers, especially children and young people under 18.

Nicotine is an addictive substance, and you can become dependent on vapes, especially if you vape nicotine regularly. Giving up nicotine can be difficult because the body must get used to functioning without it. Withdrawal symptoms can include cravings, irritability, anxiety, trouble concentrating, headaches and other mental and physical symptoms.

What are the immediate effects?

• dizziness
• headache
• racing heart
• nausea/possible vomiting
• stomach cramps
• weakness

Class: Legal!

Vaping is currently legal in the UK, however it is illegal to sell nicotine vaping products to someone under the age of 18, or for adults to buy these products for them.

What are the long-term effects?

• Addiction
• Dependence
• Tooth decay
• Gum disease
• Strokes
• Heart attacks
• Blood pressure issues
• Bronchitis
• Popcorn lung

For more advice, or to get help, complete a referral form on the link below, or call 01213014141.

https://www.sias-solihull.org.uk/make-a-referral/