Vaping has become a popular aid to stop smoking.

There is good evidence that vapes containing nicotine, can help people to stop smoking cigarettes.

Whilst some people are happy to vape long term, others may want to stop as soon as possible. However, stopping vaping too soon can increase the risk of relapse, so you should vape for as long you feel you need to in order not to return to smoking cigarettes.

Common reasons for wanting to stop vaping include cost, not wanting to be dependent upon vaping and concerns over the health effects of inhaling substances into the lungs. You might be worried about press reports or opinions from others, which might not be accurate. Pressure to stop can also come from family members who worry about the safety of vaping or are concerned you are vaping too much.

Remember that vaping plays a role in keeping you smokefree, so if vaping helps you not to smoke, there is no rush to stop.

However, if you are ready to stop vaping and feel you are not at risk of relapse, think about how you will go about doing this. Use the link at the top of the page to look at the helpful tips and advice on the NHS Better Health website.