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.
Hoosen Khan
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
32
Vaping Years:
4
Flavours:
Like more than one type
As a ex smoker for 32 years vaping was the only alternative that helped me quick smoking and to make that change to a healthy life style a new family as that is what vaping is all about my taste smell all improved and since I made the change 4 odd years ago have not touched a cigarette again and would recommend vaping to anyone that would like to make a change to a healthy life style
Date Uploaded: 20210220
Julian Julian
Age:
32
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
9
Vaping Years:
6
Flavours:
Dessert
Was told I was going to be dead at the Age of 40 while smoking, so I decided to go for the Healthier Alternative….VAPING!! Never looked back after I started vaping 6 years ago! Really SAVED MY LIFE!!
Date Uploaded: 20210220
Brandon De Winnaar
Age:
27
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
5
Vaping Years:
4
Flavours:
Fruit
Vaping is an absolute lifestyle to me; it is part of my everyday routine and will be for however long we have the privilege, t has changed my health completely. The vaping community is everything, and I am really privileged to be part of it
Date Uploaded: 20200703
Liodore Grewa
Age:
25
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
4
Vaping Years:
1
Flavours:
Dessert
I wanted to stop smoking in preparation for a major surgery. The surgeon and doctors confirmed that vaping would have far less of a negative impact than smoking cigarettes.
Through vaping I was able to stop using nicotine at all.
Date Uploaded: 20230722
Cassey
Age:
24
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
5
Vaping Years:
2
Flavours:
Fruit
Vaping is the healthier way of putting the nicotine craving to rest. My smell and taste are so much better
Date Uploaded: 20220115
Mary-Rose Williams
Age:
56
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
38
Vaping Years:
7
Flavours:
Like more than one type
I am passionate about vaping. My physical and psychological health has improved since starting, I would have never given up combustibles without the aid of vaping, I no longer smoke combustibles
Date Uploaded: 20200703
Max Kilpatrick
Age:
35
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
11
Vaping Years:
2
Flavours:
Like more than one type
I used to smoke from age 13 to 23 then I quit cold turkey. I relapsed in 2019 and wasn’t able to get rid of the habit anymore. One day, I picked up a vape kit and never touched a cigarette again. Vaping helped me quit smoking, improved my health and made me discover a whole community, great friends and a hobby that keeps my mind busy.
Date Uploaded: 20210228
Carel Heinrich Senekal
Age:
29
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
10
Vaping Years:
9
Flavours:
Like more than one type
I was a chain smoker for 10 years. I used to smoke 2 packets a day dues to work loads and stress. I considered vaping as it was cheaper in the long run and a healthier alternative. Since I started vaping I have never felt better. My taste and smell improved dramatically after I stopped smoking combustible cigarettes. My coughing stopped completely within the first 3 months of vaping! Vaping definitely saved my life!
Date Uploaded: 20220308