Vaping is using an e-cigarrete or ‘vape’, a battery operated device that can look like cigarettes, cigars, pipes, highlighters or a USB.
The aerosol (mist or vapor) from vapes is made from heating liquid chemicals that are then inhaled.
Illegal vapes often have flavours added to the e-liquid and this can make them smell and taste sweet.
It's the sweet flavours that appeal to young people.
Over 200 unique chemicals have been found in illegal vapes, including formaldehyde, nicotine and heavy metals.
Most vapes in Australia contain nicotine, even when the packaging says they don't, and nicotine is addictive.
In young people. nicotine can harm brain development and affect attention, learning, memory and mood.
For more information or to get help to quit, visit health.gov.au/vaping.
Watch this video to learn about vaping and how it affects young people.