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E-cigarettes, or electronic cigarettes, are battery-operated devices that heat a liquid, called 'e-liquid' and sold in a variety of flavours, into a vapour that users inhale. Inhaling this vapour is commonly referred to as 'vaping'.
The E-liquid, also known as 'vape juice', contains a number of chemicals including propylene glycol and glycerol, and in some cases chemicals linked to cancer such as formaldehyde, acetaldehyde and acrolein. Vape juice also often contains nicotine, the highly addictive drug found in tobacco products such as cigarettes.
Studies have shown vaping leads to an increased likelihood of tobacco smoking in young people. Despite a significant decrease in use among Australians, tobacco smoking remains the leading preventable cause of death and disease in Australia.
Use the following websites to find information about specific drugs, including their long and short term effects, how they are used, legal status and information on mixing drugs.
Journal articles are a good source of explanations and discussions of drug and alcohol issues. There are several eresources with links to journal articles available in the State Library.
