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.
Chantell Marais
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
20
Vaping Years:
2
Flavours:
Like more than one type
I’m asthmatic and used 3-4 pumps a month, after switching to vaping I use only 1 pump a month. I don’t struggle with sinuses or lung infections.
Date Uploaded: 20220913
Juan De Wet
Age:
25
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
8
Vaping Years:
6
Flavours:
Dessert
It’s my healthier alternative that helped me stop smoking tobacco for good.
Date Uploaded: 20220121
Barb Wheeler
Age:
55
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
36
Vaping Years:
5
Flavours:
Fruit
“Education and experience is key No one researches cigarettes before they begin smoking. We are certain vaping saves Ives and money. We are pro of. Our Mayo Clinic doctor since 1999 is very happy for my husband and I. Our lung capacity is fantastic.
Vaping saved our lives
Date Uploaded: 20200703
Garron Brown
Age:
45
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
25
Vaping Years:
6
Flavours:
Fruit
“I don’t get the flu as quick as I would have when smoking. Food tastes better it’s just a better way of life.”
Date Uploaded: 20210624
Leonie Van Wyk
Age:
58
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
37
Vaping Years:
3
Flavours:
Fruit
My father died from a heart attack, smoking related. I started feeling symptoms (Google helped). 2 years ago I started vaping, gradually went down in nicotine strength, now down to 0mg.
Date Uploaded: 20220121
Nizaam Simons
Age:
27
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
3
Vaping Years:
5
Flavours:
Fruit
I make a living off selling vape products to my community, it’s my form of income. Please have mercy on our already broken souls and do not implement these taxes
Date Uploaded: 20220117
Francesco Tius
Age:
43
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
30
Vaping Years:
1
Flavours:
Fruit
Definitely breathe easier and sleep better at night.
Date Uploaded: 20220117
Jonathan Moore
Age:
22
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
2
Vaping Years:
1
Flavours:
Tobacco
Vaping is so much healthier than what I felt with gwaais, When I started Nic Salts. I realized I didn’t need the Nicotine heat so ofter as with cigarettes. Vapes does save lifes…
Date Uploaded: 20220115