Vaping & e-cigarettes
New Data on Vaping Uncovers a Public Health Disconnect - ASH
Very Brief Intervention
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Vaping & e-cigarettes
ASK
- “Do you vape? How do you feel it’s going for you?”
- “Are you using vaping to help you quit smoking?”
- “Have you been thinking about cutting down or stopping vaping?”
ASSESS
- Check why they vape (stop-smoking support, habit, stress, social).
- Clarify that vaping is safer for smokers but not recommended for non-smokers.
- Explore motivation: “What would be the benefit for you in reducing or stopping?”
- Discuss expectations if quitting (cravings, triggers, nicotine withdrawal).
ACT
- Encourage switching to Stop Smoking Service support if they are a smoker wanting to quit.
- For people who want to quit vaping, suggest:
- Gradually reducing nicotine strength
- Increasing time between vapes
- Setting a quit date and removing cues
- Signpost to local or NHS support if they need help.
Conversation tips
- Keep the tone non-judgemental — vaping is complex for many people.
- Focus on their goals (health, money, less dependence, moving away frNormalise struggles — cravings and habits take time to change.
- Encourage om nicotine).
- small, realistic steps (e.g., reducing frequency or strength).
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