See Through the Smoke
Vaping isn't safe.
Just like cigarettes and other tobacco products, vapes (or e-cigarettes) contain harmful chemicals such as nicotine that can cause serious health problems.
Some say vaping isn't dangerous – or, at least, it isn't as dangerous as smoking. But using any tobacco product comes with risk, and vapes are not a safer alternative.
See Through the Smoke by using resources here to learn more about smoking and vaping.
The Facts
While smoking rates have dropped in recent years, people – young people, notably – are taking up vaping. Indiana's smoking rate remains one of the highest in the country, however, and e-cigarettes are the most commonly used tobacco product among Hoosier youth.
Learn more about the dangerous substances in vapes and their harmful health effects.
Quit
Quitting smoking and/or vaping has benefits, no matter your age or how long you have been using tobacco products.
Benefits include:
- Better health status/quality of life
- Reduced risk of premature death
- Reduced financial burden
- Reduced risk for health problems such as heart disease and cancer
QuitNowIndiana is a free phone or web-based service that helps Indiana residents quit. It offers resources such as personalized plans and free nicotine replacement products.