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.
Janine Mitchley
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
Andre Welthagen
Age:
52
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
30
Vaping Years:
4
Flavours:
Like more than one type
1 did not stop because of any health reasons. I got fed up with the bin smoking. The smell of ash stomples and stains. So l got my first device, a Twisp. At the mall, l started vaping and never smoked again*
Date Uploaded: 20210222
Nico Theunissen
Age:
30
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
9
Vaping Years:
8
Flavours:
Dessert
Date Uploaded: 20220120
Nadia Ackerman
Age:
33
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
12
Vaping Years:
3
Flavours:
Dessert
Vaping helped me kick my smoking habit and get back on track to a healthier Life. No more coughing and constant sinus problems:
Date Uploaded: 20200625
Debbie Krause
Age:
53
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
30
Vaping Years:
3
Flavours:
Drinks
Vaping gets me through a day
Date Uploaded: 20200703
Pierre Diedericks
Age:
24
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
2
Vaping Years:
3
Flavours:
Fruit
Vaping helped me live a cleaner and healthier lifestyle’
Date Uploaded: 20200624
Juan Stander
Age:
25
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
10
Vaping Years:
3
Flavours:
Dessert
I have been trying and struggling to quit smoking for years, Vaping has finally made this possible for me, I know it is not as healthy as not vaping but it is definitely less harmful then smoking.
Date Uploaded: 20221014
Dreshan
Age:
30
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
2
Vaping Years:
9
Flavours:
Like more than one type
Used to be a heavy hubbly smoker Quit that and turned to vaping and never looked back
Date Uploaded: 20210222