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Vaping is the use of a device to inhale aerosol (vapour that comes from the product) that may contain nicotine, flavourings, or chemicals from cannabis. The devices may also be called electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes. They may look like pens or flash drives.
Vapes have four main parts:
You inhale through the mouthpiece. This turns on the battery. The battery heats the vaping liquid or THC into an aerosol cloud that you breathe in. This is called vaping.
These are some things to consider about vaping.
Some people may use vaping products to try to quit smoking. But vaping isn't approved as a quit-smoking aid and may not be safe. Some people have had serious lung problems from vaping, and the long-term effects are not known. Talk to your doctor about approved therapies if you are trying to quit smoking.
Adaptation Date: 06/12/2024
Adapted By: Alberta Health Services
Adaptation Reviewed By: Alberta Health Services
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