Discussing the impacts of vaping in Australia towards young teens and adults.
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E-cigarettes use grows in young people
E-cigarettes use surges among youth, raising concerns about the health and future of our younger generation.
eCigarettes and vaping
eCigarettes allow the user to inhale nicotine and other chemicals in a vapour rather than smoke, hence ‘vaping’. Does vaping help people quit smoking and is it safe?
What is the best way to quit smoking?
In a recent review of high-quality available evidence, researchers looked at more than 60 trials with over 40,000 people involved.
Video: Ice addiction – Jack’s story
Jack first tried ice at 18 and quickly fell into the grip of ice addiction. Being left to die in an alleyway was the turning point for Jack to get help.
Moderate alcohol consumption reduces brain function
Even moderate consumption of alcohol can have negative effects on the brain.
Benzodiazepines: what are the effects?
How benzodiazepines affect a person depends on many things, but there is no safe level of benzodiazepine use.
Pregnancy, alcohol and other drugs
If you are pregnant, or thinking about having a baby, it is important to consider the types of drugs you might be taking and how they might affect you and your pregnancy.
Benzodiazepines: what are they?
Benzodiazepines, benzos, are also known as minor tranquillisers.
Amphetamines: what are they?
Amphetamines (speed) belong to a group of drugs called psychostimulants.
