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Seeing so many of our friends and family vape, witnessing first hand how it impacts their daily lives and how they are addicted to something that causes so much harm is quite honestly hard to watch.
Vaping can harm your body and has so many negative side effects.
Apart from health risks, vapes impact our coastal ecosystems.
From the plastics to the toxic chemicals within the cartridges.
This threatens the environment and marine life.
The ocean is our playground and the thought of it being polluted by vape contaminants is super disappointing.
Vaping can harm yourself and others.
Join us in raising awareness and encourage the ones we love to make a change and seek support to look after their health, loved ones and the oceans we cherish.
[S: Hi, my name is Shyla
Z: and I'm Zahlia and we’re surfers from the South Coast. We are very honoured to be a part of this campaign because we want to shed light and raise awareness to the risks of vaping to kids we see as young as 11 or 12, vaping and not knowing the consequences to their health.
Nicotine use at this age can disrupt the formation of brain circuits that control attention, learning and increase your chances of getting addicted.
S: Vaping can cause permanent damage to your lungs.
Z: Know why you want to quit.
S: Is vaping affecting the way you feel or think? Are you vaping ‘cause it's hard to quit? Is there activities you used to love to do but you can't anymore because of vaping?
Z: Get support and build your team. Talk to someone about quitting, whether it's a service like 13 QUIT a trusted family member or friends
S: or even a mate in the surf, a coach, a teacher or a health professional.]
[0:00 Awh, give us the vape.
0:02 Thanks.
0:04 You know, vaping can cause permanent damage to your lungs?
0:08 So? Sounds like a future me problem.
0:10 Yeah, I know.
0:12 That's why I'm here.
0:13 What?
0:15 Crouching Tiger, Hidden nicotine dependence!
0:19 The persistent cough.
0:24 The lung injury.
0:27 My lungs!
0:28 You can take my ability to inhale deeply, but you never take my vape.
0:31 Sounds like addiction to me.
0:33 No!
0:42 That was a wet one.
0:43 And over 200 unique chemicals have been found in e-liquids.
0:48 Our vape!
0:51 It cannot be.
0:53 I'm you from the future.
0:57 I sound good for 50.
0:58 I'm 22.
0:59 Oh.
1:03 Sorry. Still want your vape back?
1:04 Yeah?
1:07 How about now?
1:08 Eww. What?
1:13 Come get it.
1:14 Sacrifices must be made for the betterment of society.
1:16 Eww.
1:17 My job here is done.
1:21 If vaping doesn't cause you harm, Darth Vapour promises to cause you emotional damage.]
You wouldn't risk your favourite skins in your favourite game or an easy dub, so why would you risk your health when it comes to vaping?
The long term effects are still not fully understood, but what we do know is that harmful chemicals have been found in vapes. And these chemicals can lead to a whole list of health problems, which is why now is the best time to quit.
Plus, most vapes contain nicotine, even if they say they don't, which is highly addictive. Inhaling nicotine when you're young can cause harm to your still developing brain. Now, this can impact your ability to learn, pay attention, and might tempt you to try smoking.
So you know it's bad for you? But how do you quit? Well, it's pretty simple actually.
You need to understand the reason for why you want to quit, get support from friends and family, and speak to a doctor or health professional.
Knowing what challenges will lie ahead will make sure that this journey is a lot easier.
And don't forget the four D’S when it comes to craving
Number 1: delay the urge to smoke or vape
Number 2: take three deep breaths
Number 3: distract yourself with music, games, or even a walk, and
Number 4: drink some water slowly.
Using these tips, you'll be able to breathe easier knowing you're looking after your health. And remember, it can take several attempts to quit vaping successfully, so keep going and you'll be vape free ASAP.
[Vapes, mods, Juuls, e-cigarettes - they're all terrible for your health and for the planet. But have you ever considered what's actually inside your vape? Because I'll give you a hint, it's not all watermelon and strawberries.
Vapes are a chemical cocktail. The e-liquid alone can contain over 200 unique chemicals. Things like chlorine that's found in pool cleaners. Acrolene which is found in weed killer. Formaldehyde, which is found in cleaning products and some disinfectants. Arsenic, which is used in poisons. Benzene, which you'll see in bug spray.
Mercury, which is the metal found in batteries. And then why not add in some extra flammable lithium batteries? Don't forget the metal or plastic casings. And what about the plastic mouthpiece? And then to top it all off, why not add some extra wires on top for a bit of decorative spice? Mix it all together and you really wouldn't really want to drink that.
When vapes are littered or go into landfill, they contaminate the environment with all of these poisons. This waste takes centuries to break down. Heaps of people have already quit vapes and you can too. There are a range of supports out there so that you can quit vaping for good.]
Our bodies are a precious gift we have to protect.
A breath of fresh air is a moment to cherish, but many of us witnessed the harmful effects of vaping.
And no one is immune from the impacts of vaping, that includes our friends and family. Even elite athletes are not immune to the impacts of vaping.
As young people, we can feel invincible, but our youth and sense of invincibility won't last forever.
If your dependence on vaping is getting stronger, you might start to feel a bit off experiencing shortness of breath and a persisting cough. But these seemingly minor issues can escalate to permanent lung damage if left unchanged.
And this message applies to people from all walks of life. If you want to quit vaping or you're struggling to quit, there are resources available to help you break free.
Please visit the website for support.]
[0:00 Hey, pass the vape.
0:02 You can't bring that in here.
0:02 Don't tell me you're worried about the health risks
0:04 Who is?
0:04 No, I'm-I'm worried about Darth Vapour.
0:07 She's not real, Ella.
0:08 Who is Darth Vapour?
0:11 Darth Vapour?
0:12 I'm as real as the health risks associated with vaping.
0:15 We weren't vaping.
0:16 We promise.
0:22 Vape on this!
0:29 Don’t inhale it Ella, it’s toxic.
0:30 Too late, she’s addicted.
0:31 Watermelon bubblegum doesn't taste so sweet in the long run, does it?
0:37 You a fan of the planet?
0:38 I always recycle.
0:39 She does.
0:39 And yet vapes cannot be recycled and may never breakdown.
0:42 I didn't realise.
0:43 Fake earthy.
0:44 That's so lame.
0:45 I've become the very thing I seek to destroy.
0:47 Recycle this.
0:48 This one’s for your mum. And by mum, I mean Mother Nature.
0:59 You can’t outrun me with your compromised lung function.
1:02 I only vape in social situations.
1:04 That's plenty.
1:16 You wouldn't understand Darth Vapour.
1:18 Oh, but I do.
1:22 You look awful
1:23 Beneath every Darth Vapour mask is an ex-vaper
1:27 What made you finally decide to quit?
1:29 Your idea of being bested by the hands of Blueberry sour Raspberry started super lame.
1:32 That does sound super lame.
1:33 Tell your friends if passionfruit-guava pop doesn't get you, Darth Vapour will.]
You're probably all aware of the health risks of vaping. But have you ever considered or thought about the environmental impacts of vaping?
Vapes pose a triple threat to the environment.
Plastic pollution, hazardous battery waste, and chemical contamination.
But vaping doesn't just harm us, it actually disrupts the delicate ecosystems and endangers our marine wildlife.
E-cigarrete batteries contain hazardous heavy metals like lead and mercury, when these batteries end up in landfill, they leak into the soil and water, contaminating our environment.
Let's preserve our environment and live harmoniously with nature, free from the shackles of vaping.
Quitting vaping can be tough, but please use this as one of the many reasons to quit or cut back.
And remember, support is always available.
Comments Voice Over: Hey Jack, have you tried this flavoured air thing?
All the kids are doing it.
Jack: Wait, do you mean vaping?
Comments Voice Over: Yeah, it tastes great. Have you tried it?
Jack: No, I haven't tried it! Do you know how bad that stuff is for you?
Your lungs are going to be so bad you'll be short of breath, dizzy...
It's like playing Fortnite, but imagine you don't have any stamina all game.
Comments voice over: Oh…oh…that would suck.
Jack: And it gets worse. The chemicals and nicotine inside the vape will make you crave it and want more. Plus, nicotine can literally poison you! Imagine you're playing Fortnite, you're in the storm the entire game. Try and win.
Comments Voice Over: Oh, um, guys, this vaping thing is really bad for us. We've got to stop!
Jack: Vaping guys? It's just not worth it.
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Articles
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