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.
Tristan De La Porte
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
1
Vaping Years:
3
Flavours:
Fruit
Date Uploaded: 20220118
Marco Giani
Age:
42
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
22
Vaping Years:
6
Flavours:
Fruit
I have tried many methods (patches, gum, medication) which did not work. Vaping was a great alternative to ween myself off cigarettes. Gradually decreasing the nicotine intake until I was on 0mg. Now I vape on occasion as I no longer depend nicotine. With friends and family that was serious about quitting, but tried the same methods as me, I helped and guided them in vaping. They will be listing their own stories here.
Date Uploaded: 20230129
Natasha van Staden
Age:
47
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
27
Vaping Years:
3
Flavours:
Dessert
Definately improved my way of living.
dont wake up coughing and a tight chest
as part of my military duties I must ensure that Im combat ready and as a result of quitting I can feel that my level of fitness and health has def improved.
No more stinky breath and clothes
Date Uploaded: 20221013
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
Cobus Groenewald
Age:
39
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
23
Vaping Years:
5
Flavours:
Tobacco
“Vaping changed my life completely I’m much more healthier
Date Uploaded: 20200624
Gaby Fonseca
Age:
21
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
3
Vaping Years:
3
Flavours:
Fruit
Date Uploaded: 20221003
Jenson Vivien
Age:
19
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
1
Vaping Years:
2
Flavours:
Fruit
Date Uploaded: 20230719
Fiona Deere
Age:
50
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
32
Vaping Years:
3
Flavours:
Dessert
I didn’t think I would ever be able to quit smoking but thought I would try vaping to try and cut down since my health was getting worse and worse. After one day I was down from 60 cigarettes a day to 3 a day and in ten days I completely quit. I am still amazed how well vaping worked. I haven’t had a cigarette now in 3 years thanks to vaping
Date Uploaded: 20220120