Misinformation about vaping is absolutely rife in Australia.
The “dangers” of vaping are absolutely distorted – and not only by the media, who seem to do their usual sensationalizing of “opinion pieces” posing as scientific evidence – but by people in influential positions. Why?
I was 60, and could not rid myself of the smoking habit after trying all the usual ways – until I tried, and switched, to vaping. I have not returned to smoking after six years, and like thousands like me I can vouch that my health has improved absolutely. It is called tobacco harm reduction.
Don’t fall for the “vaping is a gateway to smoking” refrain either – anti-tobacco activists have been trying to produce research to prove this for years now without success. Data suggests that smoking amongst young people has been declining with the introduction of vaping – and increasing in the absence of vaping. There will always be risk takers and anti-authoritarian groups.
Tobacco and alcohol are less controlled at present and these are a clear and present danger to life.
Regulate vaping fairly and for the right reasons, not just to protect the collection of billions in taxes from addicted smokers.
