Vape-free Deakin
Vaping – inhaling vapour using an e-cigarette – is a relatively new practice but is becoming a major health issue we can’t ignore. An emerging body of research suggests vaping is becoming more common among young people, many of whom are trying it out of curiosity and the belief that it’s safer than smoking.
While the long-term health implications aren’t yet fully known, vaping can still put nicotine or other chemicals in your body, is addictive and can cause serious lung damage.
Deakin says ‘no’ to smoking and vaping in and around our grounds, buildings and carparks. This is to keep our community healthy and ensure a clean and enjoyable campus experience for everyone.
Deakin University would like to acknowledge the support and funding from VicHealth’s Collective Impact Approach to Vaping Grant.
Get the facts on vaping
- Nicotine addiction can control you. Most e-cigarettes contain nicotine, even if they don’t say so on the label. Nicotine is one of the most addictive drugs we know of. It can harm the way your brain develops. Nicotine addiction can happen very quickly, especially in young people. Becoming addicted to nicotine can change the way you think, feel and act, and create challenges in relationships, study or work commitments.
- Vaping products are intentionally designed and marketed to keep you hooked. In conjunction with the addition of nicotine, vape products are laced with alluring flavours and widely promoted on social media by the industry and influencers.
- Vaping products contain harmful chemicals. Vape products contain a potent mix of toxic chemicals and heavy metals known to be harmful to human health, including the same substances found in paint thinner, biofuels and insect sprays. These chemicals include known causes of cancer, heart disease and lung disease. Vaping products have also been known to explode and cause burn injuries to users for this very reason.
- Vaping products are highly wasteful and harm our environment. Because they contain metals and other dangerous synthetic materials, and due to their plastic composition, the production and disposal of vape devices has a highly pollutive effect on the environment.
More help and advice
The Quit website has a wide range of helpful resources:
You may be interested in
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If you are concerned about your use of vapes, or want support to quit, we encourage you to make an appointment with Deakin Medical Centre.
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Your chance of quitting smoking successfully increases by 84% if you receive professional medical advice.
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Addiction is a treatable condition that involves the need to do, take, or use something despite the harm it may cause.
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Accessible and confidential medical services for students, provided by qualified and experienced medical doctors and nurses.
