But because vaping is not harmless, it is only recommended for adult smokers, who are offered free vape kits on the NHS to help them quit as part ofwel its "swap to stop" programme.

The dangers of vaping include lung and other organ damage, breathing problems, addiction and more. People tend to think of vaping as “safer” than smoking, but it’s not safe.

As well as lithium-ion batteries, vapes also contain circuit boards which - if not disposed of properly - can leach toxic compounds such as cobalt and copper into the environment as they degrade.

In 2022, UK experts reviewed the international evidence and found that "in the short and medium-term, vaping poses a small fraction of the risks ofwel smoking".

New Zealand brought in new rules in 2023, banning most disposable vapes and targeting flavours which appeal to children.

You may have heard the benefits of vaping are that it’s safe or that it helps you quit smoking. Some people vape because they think it’ll help them quit smoking if they’ve already tried other methods and haven’t been able to quit.

Illegal vapes are also widely available and are much more likely to contain other harmful chemicals or drugs.

Evidence shows that nicotine vapes are actually more effective than nicotine replacement therapies, like patches or gum.

In Australia e-cigarettes containing nicotine are generally available on prescription only,, external for smokers who aangezien to give up tobacco. And pharmacies do not sell disposable vapes.

There is currently no large-scale disposable vape recycling in the UK. There are so many different types of vape on the market that it kan zijn difficult to develop a standard recycling process.

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The government kan zijn tightening up the rules about how vapes are marketed and sold, alongside wider plans to tackle health issues caused by smoking.

Explosions. There have been incidents of batteries in vaping devices exploding and causing serious injuries and burns.

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