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First ever Aussie Vape Day launched as new study confirms effectiveness of vaping as quit aid
Posted on May 30, 2019
Just days after a breakthrough study of more than 18,000 smokers1 showed that vaping increased chances of successfully quitting by 95%, adult Australian smokers who can’t or won’t quit nicotine are being… Read more -
Misleading claims that vaping causes heart disease...again
Posted on May 29, 2019
Recent news stories in the Australian media (here and here and here) have breathlessly reported claims that vaping may cause heart disease based on a small cell study in the US. However,… Read more -
Vaping is the most effective and popular quitting method. Study
Posted on May 23, 2019
A large study from England suggests that vaping is helping more smokers to quit than any other method - and by a long way. Vaping was the most effective quitting aid and… Read more -
Psychiatrists call for nicotine e-cigs to be legalised
Posted on May 17, 2019
The peak body for psychiatrists is calling for e-cigarettes and nicotine vape products to be allowed into Australia. The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists has come out in support… Read more -
Video on vaping: 'much, much safer than smoking'
Posted on May 10, 2019
Dr Rosemary Leonard, GP and media commentator in the UK, explains that recent research by Public Health England shows that e-cigarettes are significantly less harmful to health than traditional cigarette smoking. There… Read more -
Switching to vaping in 5 EASY STEPS
Posted on May 8, 2019
As Aussie Vape Day approaches on 30 May 2019, ATHRA has prepared a simple guide for switching to vaping in 5 easy steps for adult smokers who can't quit. You can download… Read more -
Why you should donate to the Aussie Vape Day campaign
Posted on May 6, 2019
The first ever Aussie Vape Day is to be held in under 4 weeks on 30 May 2019 to raise awareness of vaping and to encourage adult smokers who are unable to… Read more -
Electronic cigarettes should be available for prisoners
Posted on May 4, 2019
It is time to look for new solutions to the perennial problem of smoking in Australian prisons. NSW (and some other Australian) prisons no longer provide nicotine patches or lozenges to smokers… Read more -
Conference report: an update on vaping in Australia
Posted on May 2, 2019
I was recently invited to present an update on vaping in Australia at the 3rd US E-cigarette Summit in Washington DC. Australia is unique in that it is the only westernised democracy… Read more -
Vaping is far safer than smoking and can help smokers quit
Posted on April 16, 2019
A recent evidence-based review by the leading UK charity Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) confirms what most vapers already know: vaping is far safer than smoking and can help smokers quit.… Read more -
Doctors who prescribe nicotine. We need YOU!
Posted on April 15, 2019
Do you know of any doctors who write nicotine prescriptions for vaping? Please send us their details. ATHRA gets many requests from smokers who want to switch to vaping legally but are… Read more -
First ever Aussie Vape Day coming soon
Posted on April 8, 2019
Now live at www.aussievapeday.com.au We are excited to announce the first ever Aussie Vape Day to be held on Thursday 30 May 2019, the day before World No Tobacco Day. Aussie Vape… Read more -
Why Australia's ban on nicotine vaping is wrong
Posted on March 24, 2019
The arguments used to ban nicotine vaping in Australia are very weak, paternalistic and unethical, according to a new critical analysis. The analysis by leading Australian researchers Wayne Hall, Kylie Morphett and… Read more -
Save money with an Entertainment book and support ATHRA
Posted on March 10, 2019
ATHRA is fundraising this year with the Entertainment book and we would be grateful for your support. The Entertainment Book and the Entertainment Digital Membership (for your phone) provide over $20,000 in… Read more -
Legalising vaping in Australia: a report by the McKell Institute
Posted on March 9, 2019
The McKell Institute published today a report titled 'Legalising Vaping in Australia' which explores the regulatory framework surrounding vaping as a means of tobacco harm reduction in Australia. The report finds that… Read more -
Tobacco harm reduction: a global health coup...except in Australia
Posted on March 4, 2019
ATHRA is proud to support the Australian launch of 'No Fire, No Smoke, the Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction', which is being held this week. ATHRA director Dr Joe Kosterich is… Read more -
ATHRA no longer accepts vape industry donations
Posted on March 1, 2019
From today, ATHRA is no longer accepting donations from vape businesses. ATHRA is a registered health promotion charity established by an independent group of doctors and a consumer to reduce the devastating… Read more -
'Switching to vaping could save you years of ill health'
Posted on February 28, 2019
'We could accelerate the decline in smoking if more smokers switched completely to vaping. If you smoke, switching to vaping could save you years of ill health, and even your life'. This… Read more -
Legalising vaping will improve public health and save money, study finds
Posted on February 26, 2019
Making vaping products legal and more readily available will improve overall population health and result in substantial cost savings according to a new study. The study published in the international journal Epidemiology… Read more -
New research shows growing public support for e-cigarettes
Posted on February 18, 2019
New independent research released this week demonstrates significant – and increasing – support among voting Australians for the legalisation of e-cigarettes as a safer alternative to traditional tobacco, and as a tool… Read more -
How many adults vape in Australia?
Posted on February 18, 2019
In spite of the legal restrictions on vaping nicotine in Australia, 227,000 or 1.2% of the population aged 18 years or above reported current vaping in 2016. The report was published this… Read more -
How to switch to vaping: advice from experienced users
Posted on February 17, 2019
Smokers wishing to switch to vaping should first do their research, find the right combination of device and liquid, and allow for a period of time to adjust to vaping. This is… Read more -
Terry Mills MP passionately opposes NT vaping legislation
Posted on February 15, 2019
The Northern Territory parliament passed laws on Wednesday 13 February to regulate the sale, supply, promotion and use of e-cigarettes and heat-not-burn devices as strictly as conventional tobacco products, even though they… Read more -
High profile barrister Robert Richter QC quits smoking with vaping
Posted on February 8, 2019
Robert Richter QC is a high profile barrister from Melbourne known for a celebrity client list stretching from Melbourne's gangland figure Mick Gatto and Ray Williams of HIH, to former Elders IXL… Read more -
Vaping nearly twice as effective as nicotine replacement therapy, study finds
Posted on January 31, 2019
Vaping nicotine is almost twice as effective as nicotine replacement products like the patch and gum at helping smokers to quit, according to a game-changing study of nearly 900 treatment-seeking smokers in… Read more