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.
David Katz
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
13
Vaping Years:
5
Flavours:
Fruit
I like to keep things sweet and short but what is sweeter than vaping stopping you from going back down a rabbit hole of drug abuse? Many people who know me may not know but I once was a struggling Heroine addict, two long years of destroying myself to be exact
Date Uploaded: 20210716
Pascal Heintz
Age:
35
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
15
Vaping Years:
7
Flavours:
Dessert
I quit smoking for my son, I’ve never felt better and it cured my asthma – I don’t even carry an inhaler pump anymore. My family are happy I’ve quit smoking and started vaping as they can see how beneficial it is and what an impact it has made in my life.
Date Uploaded: 20220116
Yusuf Carrim
Age:
35
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
15
Vaping Years:
10
Flavours:
Fruit
A healthier and life-changing alternative
Date Uploaded: 20200623
Janine Mitchley
Age:
42
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
18
Vaping Years:
1
Flavours:
Like more than one type
I suffered from hyper tention and smoking it wasnt making it any better. I was advised by a doctor to quite smoking and take up vaping instead.. today I barely have to take my meds to keep my blood pressure normal and on top of that more active and energetic. Vaping has truly saved my life and has given me the chance to see my kid’s grow older.
Date Uploaded: 20210220
Clement
Age:
26
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
5
Vaping Years:
9
Flavours:
Fruit
I was a smoker for 5 years. One day I woke up and I could not even breath due to cigarettes. It was that day I decided I have to do something about it. Since I have been Vaping my lungs health has never been better. I can run without pains in my chest. I can smell and taste again and so much more. Vaping Saved My Life!
Date Uploaded: 20220115
Deon Grove
Age:
43
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
18
Vaping Years:
8
Flavours:
Fruit
Never felt better! Going on 9 years of vaping.
Date Uploaded: 20220807
Zain Cassim
Age:
36
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
20
Vaping Years:
2
Flavours:
Fruit
I feel healthier and smell better. My kids don’t cringe or turn up their noses when I hug them, and they’re less prone to getting colds and sniffles as well
Date Uploaded: 20200624
Zande Jones
Age:
27
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
2
Vaping Years:
7
Flavours:
Dessert
I have to say done hubbly and smoking sigarettes but vaping changed my life for the better. Always had some sort of sickness while I smoked sigarettes and hubbly. Now I am a healthy person. Vaping safed my life!!!!
Date Uploaded: 20220805