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May 8, 2024How to quitStaying quitSmokingVaping

Three of the best relaxation tips to ease stress and anxiety

Feeling stressed or anxious is a normal response to challenging situations. Quitline counsellors share their tips on healthy ways to ease stress and anxiety without reaching for a cigarette or vape. These tips also work in helping you get through cravings.

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Feb 19, 2024Why quitVaping

The benefits of quitting vaping

Quitting vaping can improve your overall wellbeing in unexpected ways. Here are 4 key ways quitting vaping will improve your life.

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Apr 11, 2025Why quitSmoking

Health benefits of quitting smoking

As soon as you quit, your body starts to repair. Discover all the health benefits of quitting.

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May 15, 2025Why quitHelping othersVaping

What is vaping?

Vapes are small, battery-operated devices that heat vape liquid or ‘juice’. The liquid turns into a chemical vapour that users breathe deeply into their lungs. This is vaping.

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Aug 22, 2025Why quitVaping

Effects of vaping on the body

We know vaping can harm the lungs, brain and teeth and gums.

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Aug 7, 2024Helping othersVaping

Vaping and young people's mental health

Stress, low mood, and social isolation can drive young people to start vaping. Understanding their reasons and vaping's mental health impact is important for informed quitting support.

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Oct 1, 2024BenefitsHealthVaping

Smoking and vaping can cause poor sleep

It’s well known that a good night’s sleep contributes to your physical and mental health, and your overall happiness. But what is less known is that smoking and vaping can reduce both how much you sleep and the quality of the sleep you get, harming your health.

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Aug 6, 2025How to quitSmoking

Ready to quit menthol cigarettes? Three tips to help get you started.

Cigarettes and roll-your-own tobacco with added flavours, such as menthol, rum and cloves, can no longer be sold in Australia. While this means a change for people who use flavoured tobacco, it’s also a great time to think about quitting smoking.

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May 8, 2025How to quitStaying quitSmokingVaping

What is nicotine withdrawal?

When you stop smoking, vaping, or both, your body craves nicotine. In the first few days and weeks after stopping, you will likely have some feelings of nicotine withdrawal. It's easier to deal with nicotine withdrawal when you know what to expect.

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Jul 10, 2025How to quitSmokingVaping

Your quitting journey

Quitting smoking is one of the most powerful choices you can make—not only for your own health but also for the people who matter most in your life.

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Jan 1, 2024Vaping

Vaping Facts FAQs

Commonly asked questions about e-cigarettes and vaping, and references to data sources used on this website.

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Apr 7, 2025How to quitStaying quitSmokingVaping

About the ACT Quitline (13 7848)

Quitline (13 7848) is a confidential, evidence-based telephone counselling service. The ACT Quitline operates Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm AEST.