{"id":241873,"date":"2026-02-19T19:03:01","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T19:03:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/feelgoodsuffolk.co.uk\/?page_id=241873"},"modified":"2026-02-25T18:03:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T18:03:48","slug":"garinimas-norint-mesti-rukyti","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/feelgoodsuffolk.co.uk\/lt\/stop-smoking-2-2\/vaping-to-quit\/","title":{"rendered":"Elektronini\u0173 cigare\u010di\u0173 mesti"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_id=&#8221;typesofsmokingaids&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-143px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;15px|7px|0px|6px||&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;44px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||11px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Vaping to stop smoking\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; header_3_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; header_4_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||13px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span>Nicotine vaping is less harmful than smoking. It\u2019s also one of the most effective tools for stopping smoking.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=&#8221;39px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#3F185F&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;21px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; ul_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; header_3_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; header_4_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span>Vaping is not completely harmless and we only recommend it for adult smokers, to support quitting smoking and staying quit. <\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;What are vapes?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;21px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>Vapes are electronic devices that let you inhale nicotine in an aerosol, or vapour, instead of smoke. This is done by heating a solution (e-liquid) that typically contains propylene glycol, vegetable glycerine, flavourings and nicotine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>E-liquids come in different nicotine strengths, so you control how much nicotine you need to help with cravings and other withdrawal symptoms, such as feeling irritable and having low mood.<\/p>\n<p>Nicotine itself is not very harmful (it&#8217;s the chemicals in the smoke which is most harmful) and has been used safely for many years in medicines to help people stop smoking.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,1_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Disposable Vapes&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/feelgoodsuffolk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/FGS-Main-tile-images.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;vapes&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;26px&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;21px&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; link_option_url=&#8221;#Disposable-Vapes&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_radii_image=&#8221;on|19px|19px|19px|19px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Since 1st June 2025 it has been illegal for businesses to sell or supply single-use (disposable vapes) vapes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Illegal Vapes&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/feelgoodsuffolk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/elsa-olofsson-Oa0Fb-HVbLQ-unsplash-1-scaled.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Person holding a disposable vape&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;26px&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;21px&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; link_option_url=&#8221;#Illegal-Vapes&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_radii_image=&#8221;on|19px|19px|19px|19px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Illegal vapes have become really common over the past few years, and there are a few things worth knowing \u2013 both about what makes them<span>\u00a0<\/span><em>illegal<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/em>and why they can be more risky than regulated vapes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Disposing of Vapes&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/feelgoodsuffolk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/gary-chan-YzSZN3qvHeo-unsplash-scaled-e1771527629308.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;cartoon figure placing litter in a bin&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;26px&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;21px&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; link_option_url=&#8221;#Vape-disposal&#8221; border_radii_image=&#8221;on|19px|19px|19px|19px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Putting your old vapes in to your general rubbish or recycling bin can cause bin lorry fires.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>So how do you make sure that you are disposing of your vapes safely and with the environment in mind? (<em>Photo credit: <\/em><span data-teams=\"true\"><em>Gary Chan on Unsplash<\/em>)<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;652.9px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;43px|auto|116px|auto|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1><strong>Making the switch to vaping <\/strong><\/h1>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>Vaping is great to help you stop smoking. Some people are happy to continue to vape but many people want to stop completely.<\/h2>\n<h2><strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>Watch a short video about people who have made the switch from smoking to vaping.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>You can find advice on how to stop vaping on our stop vaping pages.<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=FKwIsjfKp1k&#8221; image_src=&#8221;\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/FKwIsjfKp1k\/hqdefault.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-28px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Popup &#8211; #Vape-disposal&#8221; 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da_popup_slug=&#8221;Illegal-Vapes&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Illegal vapes have become really common over the past few years, and there are a few things worth knowing \u2013 both about what makes them illegal and why they can be more risky than regulated vapes.&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#3F185F&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; toggle_text_color=&#8221;#3F185F&#8221; toggle_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; toggle_font_size=&#8221;26px&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221;][\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Why are they illegal?&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#8A1A9B&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;21px&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; toggle_text_color=&#8221;#8A1A9B&#8221; toggle_font_size=&#8221;26px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>A vape can be illegal for a few reasons:<\/p>\n<p>\u2013\u00a0<strong>Too much nicotine<\/strong>\u00a0(above the UK limit of 20mg\/mL)<\/p>\n<p>\u2013\u00a0<strong>Too much e-liquid<\/strong>\u00a0(the UK limit is 2ml)<\/p>\n<p>\u2013\u00a0<strong>Counterfeit branding<\/strong>\u00a0(for example faked Elf \/ Geek bars)<\/p>\n<p>\u2013\u00a0<strong>Not approved with proper packaging and warnings\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2013 Aren\u2019t tested and have no ingredients list\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2013 Can have lower safety standards\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;How can you spot an illegal vape? &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;21px&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; toggle_text_color=&#8221;#8A1A9B&#8221; toggle_font_size=&#8221;26px&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Some things to watch out for:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Packaging and warnings<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Legal UK vapes must have a nicotine addition warning, an ingredient list, batch number and CE \/ UKCA marks<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nicotine Strength<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The UK limit is 20mg\/ml (usually labelled as 2%)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Clones of big brands<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Counterfeits are common for Elf Bars, Lost Mary, Geek Bars, Crystal and Elux<\/p>\n<p><strong>Illegal vapes have also been linked to\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/bbc.co.uk\/news\/health-65614078\">higher levels of lead, nickel and chromium<\/a>\u00a0exposure, which can harm the lungs, brain and nervous system. There is no safe level of lead exposure and the effects build up over time.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;How to report underage or illegal vape sales&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;21px&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; toggle_text_color=&#8221;#8A1A9B&#8221; toggle_font_size=&#8221;26px&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>It is illegal to sell vapes to anyone under 18 or for adults to buy vapes for under 18s<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Citizens Advice<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Citizens Advice consumer helpline: 0808 223 1133<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Lines are open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Lines are closed on bank holidays.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Relay UK<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>If you can\u2019t hear or speak on the phone, you can type what you want to say: 18001 then 0808 223 1133<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Calls from mobiles and landlines are free.<br \/><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Online reporting<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Us the \u2018Keep it out\u2019 website for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/keep-it-out.co.uk\/anonymous-reporting\/\">Anonymous Reporting | Keep It Out<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Popup &#8211; #Disposable-Vapes&#8221; module_id=&#8221;Disposable-Vapes&#8221; module_class=&#8221;popup&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;on&#8221; da_popup_slug=&#8221;Disposable-Vapes&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;21px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Single-use vapes are not designed or intended for reuse. A vape is single-use if it either:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>has a battery you cannot recharge<\/li>\n<li>is not refillable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Why have they been banned?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>To protect the environment.\u00a0<\/strong>Nearly five million disposable vapes were littered or discarded every week in 2024. 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It gives e-liquids a buttery taste.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"395\">When people breathe in high amounts of diacetyl, it can cause a serious lung disease. This disease was first seen in workers at a popcorn factory. That is why it is sometimes called \u201cpopcorn lung.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"606\">In the UK, diacetyl is not allowed in vapes or e-liquids. In the past, small amounts were found in some products. However, these amounts were very low. They were not high enough to harm people\u2019s health.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Vapes are not regulated, and we do not know what is in them.&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;21px&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"193\">The UK has some of the strictest rules for vapes\u00a0 in the world. 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