Youth Vaping
Under 18 and looking to stop vaping?
Firstly, well done for deciding to stop vaping, what you are doing is amazing!
Wanting to take back control of your life will help you succeed in this journey.
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Why you should stop
It can be harmful to your body, especially when you are still growing. Here are some of the top reasons for quitting vaping:
Nicotine is addictive
The liquids in vapes contain nicotine, which can be seriously addictive, especially when your brain and body are still developing.
The best thing for your lungs is fresh air
Your lungs deserve clean, fresh air, rather than chemicals that can be found in vapes.
It's illegal if you're under 18
In the UK, you have to be 18 or over to buy or use vapes.
Resources to support you
This toolkit, tracker and workbook can be used alone or worked through with a professional or somebody you trust.
Vaping Cessation Guide
Download this useful guide to help you understand more about quitting.
1-week Quit Vaping Tracker
Use this tracker to write down how you are feeling.
Vaping Worksheet
Download and use this useful worksheet as a constant reminder of your goals.
Helpful links to more resources and support:
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Vaping, its effects and how to quit (Childline)
- Stopping smoking and Vaping (The Source, website supporting Suffolk’s young people)
- Quit vaping guide for parents and carers – Choose You (Resources from Bedfordshire)
- Vaping poster (pdf) (Poster download from Smokefree Sheffield)
How to report underage or illegal vape sales
It is illegal to sell vapes to anyone under 18 or for adults to buy vapes for under 18s
Citizens Advice
Citizens Advice consumer helpline: 0808 223 1133
Lines are open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Lines are closed on bank holidays.
Relay UK
If you can’t hear or speak on the phone, you can type what you want to say: 18001 then 0808 223 1133
Calls from mobiles and landlines are free.
Online reporting
Use the ‘Keep it out’ website for Anonymous Reporting | Keep It Out
Safely disposing of vapes
Putting your old vapes in to your general rubbish or recycling bin can cause bin lorry fires.
So how do you make sure that you are disposing of your vapes safely and with the environment in mind?
You can recycle your vapes at some large supermarkets or the small domestic appliances container at any of Suffolk Recycling Centre.
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