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Vapes

Vapes are electronic devices designed to allow people to inhale nicotine in a vapour. Using a vape is known as vaping. Vapes are also available without nicotine.

Also called:

  • e-cigarettes
  • e-cigs
  • e-hookah
  • e-liquids
  • puff bars
  • vape pens
  • vape pods
  • vape sticks

Quick info

How the drug works varies from person to person

How you might feel
Dizzy, headache, nauseous or mildly stimulated, relaxed.
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Effects on your body
Increased blood pressure and heart rate, faster breathing.
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How long it takes to work
Effects peak 5 - 10 minutes after your first puff.
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How long the effects last
The effects last two to three hours after your last puff.
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Common risks
Nicotine makes the heart beat much faster. This can make you feel nauseous/sick the first time you use it. Nicotine is addictive and can be hard to stop using once you’ve started. Vaping is a lot less harmful than smoking but it doesn’t mean it’s harmless.
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Mixing drugs
Mixing drugs is always risky but some mixtures are more dangerous than others.
Read more about mixing with other drugs

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