An image of a lung physically and metaphorically stuffed from smoking reflected experiences participants recognized, reminded them they were already experiencing negative outcomes of smoking, but fell short of representing a serious and behaviour-changing risk
Support systems foster resilience, with many individuals reporting improved mood and reduced cravings when they feel connected to others
Which is why vaping exists
As society continues to grapple with the health implications of smoking, its worth considering the broader context of your tobacco consumption and exploring options that align with your long-term health goals.
According to a recent article by Material Focus, a UK-based media company said that: 7.7 million single use vapes bought per week (double compared to 2022) 5,000 electric vehicle batteries worth of lithium being thrown away per year 33% of the 16-18 years olds that vape throw their vapes away in the bin at school or work, and 40% use recycling bins in schools/ their place of work 76% of vapers say they would be more likely to recycle if vapes were marketed as recyclable Their full article can be found HERE
