VAPERS VOICES
Many adult South Africans have used vaping as a method to help them quit smoking and practice tobacco harm reduction.
Since the very beginning, VSML has invited people to share their experiences and what this innovation means to them.
Their stories should not be ignored.
Timothy Victor
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
27
Vaping Years:
5
Flavours:
Like more than one type
After years of smoking 2 packs a day, it really affected my health, I had various health issues and had to do something or die.
I chose Vaping, it saved my life.
Date Uploaded: 20220806
Anca Roodt
Age:
28
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
14
Vaping Years:
4
Flavours:
Like more than one type
While smoking I was always struggling to breath – went to the DR and discovered that my asthma got worse!! I was told to stop smoking cigs – started vaping… Wile smoking cigs – Min 1 attack per week, vaping – only get attacks when I am really sick (maybe 1ce in 2 Months!! VAPING SAVED MY LUNGS
Date Uploaded: 20210503
Elandre
Age:
27
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
10
Vaping Years:
6
Flavours:
Dessert
I started vaping when my father was diagnosed with lung cancer and he was a heavy smoker at the time. He passed away 2 years later and the doctor told the family that he was gasping for oxygen and his lungs could not function properly anymore. I then started vaping and never looked back one day as I have more energy, I can smell and taste a lot better and that rush that you get when you have to go smoke again to get your next fix was unpleasant.
Date Uploaded: 20210201
Herman Meiring
Age:
42
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
27
Vaping Years:
7
Flavours:
Dessert
I smoked for 27 years, it after the death of my mother from Cancer she got from combustable cigarettes and me starting to show similar symptoms that I decided to switch to Vaping .Having this option was a life saver .Since switching my health has increased positively.
Date Uploaded: 20220116
Rodney Robert
Age:
22
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
1
Vaping Years:
3
Flavours:
Fruit
Well I believe it is more safe and that is is not that additive and is don’t harm ur body like the others do
Date Uploaded: 20220118
Kiashen
Age:
29
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
11
Vaping Years:
2
Flavours:
Dessert
Vaping is the only reason I was able to quit smoking cigarettes and improve my health
Date Uploaded: 20220119
Janine Pitout
Age:
31
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
14
Vaping Years:
4
Flavours:
Fruit
Date Uploaded: 20210221
Jason le Roux
Age:
27
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
4
Vaping Years:
5
Flavours:
Like more than one type
Vaping helped a lot as a person and as an athlete. I’m fitter since I stopped smoking and started vaping. Best choice I ever made
Date Uploaded: 20210319