All tobacco smoke is full of the same toxic poisons – it doesn’t matter what type of cigarette you smoke. The aerosol from e-cigarettes also contains toxic chemicals, metals and particles that cause harm.
The best way to escape the con is to quit
All tobacco smoke is full of the same toxic poisons – it doesn’t matter if the cigarettes you smoke are tailor-mades or rollies, menthols or non-menthols, or if they taste light or heavy, smooth or harsh. Tobacco contains toxic poisons that are formed at every stage – from farm, to factory, to when a cigarette is lit. The aerosol from e-cigarettes also contains poisonous chemicals and metals and particles that cause harm.
The best way to escape this con is to quit.
Reaching out for support from Quitline, as well as speaking with your GP or pharmacist, can help you achieve your goal of stopping smoking and/or vaping.
Ways to contact Quitline
Quitline counsellors can offer you free advice and support to help you stop smoking and/or vaping. They will work with you to help you build and keep up your motivation, create a plan that works for you, and guide and encourage you along the way. Quitline counsellors can also support you if you are using vapes to stop smoking.
There are multiple ways to contact Quitline, including by phone on 13 7848, the online request a callback form, WhatsApp, and more:
Quitline is a culturally safe space
- Information is available in Arabic, Mandarin and Simplified Chinese and Vietnamese, and a Quitline counsellor can speak with you in these languages through an interpreter service.
- You can ask to yarn with an Aboriginal Quitline counsellor.
- If you are part of the LGBTIQA+ community, Quitline counsellors can chat with you in a culturally appropriate and accessible way.
- If you are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment, you can call the National Relay Service to access the Quitline. For other options click here.
If you speak a language other than English (LOTE), you can chat with a Quitline counsellor through our interpreter service.
The benefits of quitting
As soon as you quit, your body starts to repair. Within six hours your blood pressure becomes more stable. Within one day the level of carbon monoxide in your blood has dropped and oxygen can more easily reach your heart and muscles. Quitting is the best thing you can do for your health and that of your loved ones. It also saves you a lot of money, so you can plan for a healthier and wealthier future.