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.
Lian
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
4
Vaping Years:
4
Flavours:
Fruit
Date Uploaded: 20220118
Leila Poonan
Age:
37
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
15
Vaping Years:
8
Flavours:
Fruit
I swopped over due to my son having a genetic lung condition called Cystic Fibrosis. And since making the change, he has had fewer lung infections and an improvement in his lung function*
Date Uploaded: 20200628
Timothy Victor
Age:
50
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
Mathew Pugh
Age:
23
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
7
Vaping Years:
1
Flavours:
Like more than one type
When I was 15 years old I started smoking because for as long as I could remember I always wanted to. My parents smoked for a while when I was younger and when my friend offered me a cigarette I didn’t hesitate to accept. After about 5 years I decided I wanted to quit and after trying cold turkey and gum I tried vaping which after about 1 month of duel using combustible and vaping I had my last cigarette on 4 May. I believe that vaping is essential for our fight against smoking related health problems such as COPD, emphysema, cancer, and more. Thank you for your time.
Date Uploaded: 20210708
Marius Harris
Age:
41
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
20
Vaping Years:
5
Flavours:
Like more than one type
Vaping helped me to stop smoking after I had smoked for more than 20 years and in the end two packets a day. Since I started vaping, my overall health has improved and I truly believe vaping saved my life. I don’t have to feel ashamed of meeting with clients and smelling like an ashtray I’m glad to call myself a Vaper and recommend vaping as a healthier alternative to smoking to friends, family and clients.
Date Uploaded: 20200703
Riaan Lewis
Age:
39
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
25
Vaping Years:
1
Flavours:
Fruit
Date Uploaded: 20200624
Ebrahim
Age:
46
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
20
Vaping Years:
10
Flavours:
Fruit
Best decision i ever made was to quit smoking tobacco products. Since i quit my health has improved significantly. I sleep better, smell better and taste better.
Date Uploaded: 20220115
Benjamin Cripps
Age:
31
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
8
Vaping Years:
6
Flavours:
Fruit
The vape entered my lunes and became one.
Date Uploaded: 20200703