The Hidden Dangers of Vaping — And How to Break Free Book Here
The hidden dangers of Vaping. Vaping has taken off rapidly in Australia, especially among teenagers and young adults. While it’s often marketed as a “safer” option than smoking, the reality is that vaping is addictive, potentially harmful to your health, and surprisingly expensive. DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE AUDIO BELOW MOTIVATION TO QUIT A HABIT
Vaping in Australia: What the Numbers Say
Recent data from the National Drug Strategy Household Survey (2023) reveals some alarming trends. Around 1 in 5 Australians aged 14 and over have tried vaping. Among 14 to 17-year-olds, usage jumped from 1.8% in 2019 to nearly 10% in 2023. For young adults aged 18 to 24, around 21% vape regularly. (Source)
What’s Really Inside a Vape?
Even vapes labelled “nicotine-free” often contain nicotine — sometimes as much as three packs of cigarettes in one device. That’s enough to get you hooked fast. You’re also inhaling heavy metals like nickel and lead, flavouring chemicals such as diacetyl (linked to lung disease), and ultrafine particles that can reach deep into your lungs and bloodstream. These ingredients have been linked to lung inflammation, heart issues, and long-term respiratory damage.
Is Vaping a Gateway to Smoking?
Yes — and the research backs it up. A major study by the Daffodil Centre found that teens who vape are 5 times more likely to try smoking, and 12-year-olds who vape are 29 times more likely to become smokers later on. (Source) What was meant to be an alternative has, for many, become a stepping stone to something even more dangerous.
How Hypnosis Can Help You Quit
Quitting vaping isn’t just about willpower — it’s about changing how your mind responds to stress, boredom, and triggers. Hypnotherapy works by helping you break the automatic patterns that lead you to reach for a vape. With hypnosis, you can reduce cravings, feel calmer and more in control, and replace the habit with something positive and healthy. Many people find hypnosis makes quitting easier and more sustainable than trying to go it alone.
Meet Cathy — Your Quit Partner
I’m Cathy Barrow, your trusted hypnotherapist with over 10 years’ experience helping people quit smoking and vaping. My approach is supportive, down-to-earth, and focused on what works for you
You don’t have to do this alone — and you don’t have to keep struggling. A healthier, vape-free life is waiting. Let’s take that first step together.