Tobacco laws in Australia have changed. Here’s what you need to know
Updated tobacco laws are an important step towards a healthier Australia. They change the look and size of packs and products, as well as the taste of cigarettes and roll-your-own tobacco. These changes aim to reduce smoking-related disease and save lives.
ArticleReady to quit menthol cigarettes? 3 tips to help you get 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.
ArticleAbout 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.
ArticleQuitting smoking improves your chances of beating cancer
Starting a quit journey after a cancer diagnosis is one of the most positive steps you can take towards a longer life and cancer-free future.
ArticleQuit smoking to protect the people you live with from heart disease and stroke
Smoke-free homes are healthier for everyone who lives in them. When your health improves after quitting smoking, the benefits can also flow on to all who share your home.
ArticleHow does smoking cause lung cancer?
Smoking causes most lung cancer, which in turn is the leading cause of cancer death in the world. And while new tests and therapies mean a better chance of successful treatment when lung cancer is found early, the best thing you can do for your lungs is to quit smoking.
ArticleSeeing a healthier future: a path to quitting smoking and vaping
People often talk about using willpower to quit smoking or vaping. But what does that look like? Researchers have been testing a mental process that people use to succeed at sport, work and education and how it can help people quit smoking or vaping. They found when you choose to really think about a different life it can help you to make healthier choices, such as quitting, and can help you manage feelings of withdrawal like cravings for nicotine.
ArticleTobacco smoke is full of toxic chemicals
All tobacco products are harmful. Tobacco smoke contains over 7,000 different chemicals. More than 200 of these chemicals are poisonous, and are released when the tobacco is burned. At least 69 are known to cause cancer. It doesn’t matter what tobacco product you use, or what the smoke tastes or feels like – all tobacco smoke is toxic to your body.
ArticleTobacco products FAQs
Although there are many types of tobacco products available with a range of different tobaccos and chemical additives, there are none that are known to be less harmful
ArticleVaping statistics
Your young person might feel like everyone is vaping and, as a result, may feel pressure to give vaping a go.
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