Vaping: prevalence, risks, and helping your teenager quit

Most vaping products contain nicotine even if not labelled as such. Credit: StockBird/Getty Images

Major regulatory changes in 2024 have brought about restricted access to vaping products in Australia. The crackdown on what is dubbed a “major public health issue” could lead to an increased number of teens seeking support to overcome the nicotine addiction, experts think. Learn about the health risks and ways to help young people in their quitting journey.

Prevalence of vaping in under 18s is well documented in Australia.
Turning off the tap for legal sale of vaping products may not deter access if black market availability continues.
Being addicted to nicotine without realising could be a reason making it hard for a teenager to quit vaping.