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Whether you're a seasoned vaper or someone who picked up the habit recently, the struggle to quit can feel overwhelming. The nicotine in vapes is addictive, so giving up can be a challenge. However, free support is available to help you—from organizations like LEAF to apps, coaching, patches, and support groups. Whether you’re driven by concerns about your health, the financial cost, or simply a desire to regain control, this guide, based on the government’s smokefree.gov program, will provide the tools, strategies, and support you need to quit vaping for good.

Vaping has grown in popularity over the last twenty years. But do you know what ingredients there are in a vape (e-cigarette)? “Vaping” sounds like something to do with water vapor. Well, everyone knows that water is safe. Vapes are filled with “e-juice,” also known as “vape juice.” Well, juice can be good for you, right? In fact, vapes have a fairly long list of worrying ingredients, and you may not even know what some of them are or the impact they could have on your health.

E-cigarette (or vape) use has increased in the last several years, especially among younger smokers. While the risks of cigarette smoking are well known, e-cigarettes are sometimes viewed as a “better” alternative. 

Popular myths (and vape advertisers) have claimed that vaping can help smokers quit traditional (or “combustible”) cigarettes. Is it true?

Most people would likely agree (or at least be aware) that smoking cigarettes isn’t a healthy choice—but what about vaping? 

Vapes, also known as electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes, were introduced to the United States in 2006 and became popular in the 2000s (CASAA n.d.). Many brands saw increased popularity with younger smokers, who were especially drawn to the large selection of flavors. 

Questions of safety continually come up: Is vaping a healthy alternative to smoking cigarettes? Could vaping help a person quit smoking? Does vaping damage the lungs as much as cigarette smoke? Will the secondhand “smoke” from a vape cause the same damage as a cigarette’s?