Vaping on the way out in Australia - or is it?
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339930)
Rockingham, Australia
June 27, 2024 7:51pm CST
As from Monday, Australians will only be able to buy vapes and vaping products in pharmacies. This is designed to stop the increasing use of vaping by young people, but many are saying it will just force sales underground and increase black market sales.
However, many of our major pharmacy chains say they will not be stocking such products and will be supplying customers only if they have a prescription.
The new laws have also drawn the wrath of shop keepers who sell mainly vaping products. I’m wondering what people will turn to now. Do you see a lot of vaping in your communities?
The photo was taken in Ireland.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50249)
• United States
28 Jun
I know that people vape, but I don’t know anyone who does.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50249)
• United States
28 Jun
@capirani Thanks for explaining. Perhaps I have been around it and just unaware.
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@moffittjc (121581)
• Gainesville, Florida
29 Jun
Unfortunately, I see a lot of vaping by young people, who have been brainwashed into thinking that it is a "safe" alternative to smoking. Oh, how easily they are fooled! If I was in charge, all smoking and vaping would be made illegal.
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@moffittjc (121581)
• Gainesville, Florida
3 Jul
@JudyEv Many still are convinced it’s harmless. I have always been a believer that anything we put in our lungs that’s not air is bad for us.
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@florelway (23286)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
29 Jun
They have discovered that vaping can result to some health issues and can be fatal. There are talks here as to its regulation but no laws were announced so far.
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@wolfgirl569 (106226)
• Marion, Ohio
28 Jun
I haven't seen a lot of it but it seems like sales are good
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@RasmaSandra (79833)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
28 Jun
That is a lovely place in Ireland, I have no idea because I no longer smoke and don't know anyone who does,
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@LindaOHio (178568)
• United States
28 Jun
Lovely photo. I don't get around enough to see a lot of vapers. Have a good weekend.
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@thedevilinme (4128)
• Northampton, England
28 Jun
just push teens back to ciggie s
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