Vaping Breaks Multigenerational Smoking Habit – Vaping Consumers
- Kim
- Jul 2
- 2 min read
I am a 36-year-old male, with an 18-year background in senior IT engineering, who comes from a family of long-time smokers and have a personal history of smoking that was effectively ended through the use of vaping.
My battle with nicotine addiction began at 15, quickly escalating to a pack-a-day habit that plagued my health for over twenty years. Despite various attempts at quitting, through nicotine patches, gums, and even medical interventions under healthcare supervision, none provided a sustainable solution. It was not until I discovered vaping that I found a viable alternative that effectively addressed my addiction.
Vaping not only replicated the physical aspects of smoking but also drastically reduced my exposure to the harmful chemicals found in traditional cigarettes. The positive impact on my health was profound and immediate. I regained my physical fitness, exemplified by my ability to now cycle 100km every weekend, a feat unthinkable during my smoking years (previously I could not even get to the top of my driveway without feeling like I would pass out).
Furthermore, my success has encouraged my mother to successfully quit smoking through vaping, after smoking for over 40 years!
The current prescription and pharmacy model is deeply flawed and largely inaccessible for many. Additionally, the landscape of available vaping products under this model is extremely limited. This scarcity forces consumers to settle for inferior products that do not meet their needs or preferences, complicating their transition from smoking to vaping or forcing them back to cigarettes.
Submission To Therapeutic Goods and Other Legislation Amendment (Vaping Reforms) Bill 2024 Inquiry
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