Two Generations Switch to Vaping and Experience Significant Health Improvements - Vaping Consumers

I'm 37 years old and employed full time in Canberra, ACT. I was a smoker from 2004 until 2014. I've tried to quit numerous times using patches, gums and an unsuccessful trial of Champix. In July 2014, I made the transition to vapes, and I plan to use them for the rest of my life. I don't drink and I don't do drugs; nicotine is my escape.

Since I started using an e-cigarette in 2014, I have experienced significant improvements in my health. I have more energy, can breathe better and my lungs are a lot clearer.

My dad, who is now 70, has been a pack a day smoker since he was 17. I introduced him to vapes in 2017 and he gave up cigarettes and he now uses vapes as well. His health has improved dramatically as a result too.

I've also saved a lot of money since switching to vapes. By my estimates it has been around $140000 over the past ten years. I don't want to be treated like a criminal or second class citizens for using a vape in public and banning vapes could potentially push me back towards the more harmful tobacco products.

Let us keep the freedom of choosing where to purchase our devices, and the freedom to make our own liquids and let the specialist vape stores stay open and continue trading, their livelihood is at stake as well.

Submission To Therapeutic Goods and Other Legislation Amendment (Vaping Reforms) Bill 2024 Inquiry

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