Vaping and E-cigarettes
An e-cigarette is a device that allows you to inhale nicotine in a vapour rather than smoke.
E-cigarettes do not burn tobacco and do not produce tar or carbon monoxide, two of the most damaging elements in tobacco smoke. They work by heating a liquid (called an e-liquid) that typically contains nicotine, propylene glycol, vegetable glycerine, and flavourings.
Using an e-cigarette is known as vaping. In recent years, e-cigarettes have become a very popular stop smoking aid in the UK. Also known as vapes or e-cigs, they're far less harmful than cigarettes, and can help you quit smoking for good.
They are not recommended for non-smokers. If you don’t smoke, don’t start to vape.
Since 2021 there has been a dramatic rise in the number of children and young people who vape due to the availability cheap, disposable e-cigarettes known as vape bars.
E-cigarettes are substantially less harmful than tobacco, and are now the most effective way for smokers to quit, but they’re not risk-free. More research is needed on how long-term vaping can affect lungs and overall health. They can also lead to nicotine addiction in you people which can cause problems with brain development, sleep and concentration.
ResoLUTiONs - Luton Is a service offers help for people under 25 in Luton who are struggling with alcohol and/or drug use, including vaping.
It is illegal for shops to sell e-cigarettes to people under 18 years old. Please use the link below to report any retailers who are selling e-cigarettes or tobacco products to under 18s
For more information please visit the Keep it out website
Advertising of all tobacco products is illegal, but if you see advertising for vapes that you feel is trying to encourage children and young people to try vaping, you can report it to the Advertising Standards Authority.
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