You’ve got no game when you vape

Understanding the risks and harms of vaping can help you make informed decisions about your health.

Keep an eye out for our You’ve Got No Game When You Vape campaign. We had our top talent from across the country come together to share the facts on vaping and encourage others to learn about the harms of vaping and seek support to quit.

We’ve gathered this information to support and motivate you. Share it with your friends to spread awareness. Stay healthy and game on!

The facts

Short- and long-term vaping is dangerous to your health.

You may experience:

• lung inflammation and throat irritation
• persistent coughing
• breathing problems
• shortness of breath
• permanent lung damage
• nausea
• nicotine poisoning
• nicotine dependence.

The nicotine in vapes is highly addictive and may also impact your mental health.

You may experience nicotine withdrawal symptoms that include:

• mood changes
• difficulty concentrating
• feeling nervous, restless, irritable and/or anxious
• finding it hard to sleep.

Find more information at health.gov.au/vaping/facts.

Get support to quit

If you’re vaping and thinking about quitting, there are lots of options and resources to support and motivate you.

• The My QuitBuddy app provides personalised information and advice to support you on your quit journey. Age restrictions may apply – check the app store for more details.
• Quitline (13 7848) is a confidential phone service. You can talk to a professional counsellor about ways to quit. In some states and territories, you can chat to a counsellor online.
• Your GP or a trusted health professional can give you helpful advice.
• Share your quitting journey with friends who support your decision.

Remember that lots of young people have found it takes a few tries before they are completely vape-free. It’s important to keep trying, even if it takes a few goes before you quit completely.

Getting help and the right support will help you quit. You’re not alone on the journey!

For more information and help to quit visit health.gov.au/vaping, download the My QuitBuddy app (iPhone, Android) or talk to your healthcare professional.

About the AEL campaign

At the AEL, we are concerned about the health risks associated with vaping and nicotine addiction. That’s why we are proud to partner with Department of Health and Aged Care, raising awareness within the gaming and esports community about the dangers of vaping and promoting healthier choices through our ‘You’ve got no game, when you vape’ campaign.

AEL Director, Darren Kwan, highlighted the importance of this partnership in fostering a positive message for young gamers:

“As leaders in the esports space, we’re dedicated to promoting not only skill and competition but also the wellbeing of the next generation of gamers. Vaping undermines both physical and mental performance. We want young gamers to thrive, and that starts with making informed, healthy decisions.”

Esports is all about pushing limits, teamwork, and endurance – qualities that are directly compromised by vaping. AEL’s mission is to empower gamers to be at their best, on and off the screen, by educating them on the real harms of vaping.

It’s important to know the facts. Understanding the risks and harms of vaping can help you make informed decisions about your health. We’ve gathered this information for you to keep in mind and share with your friends to spread awareness.

Stay healthy and game on!

As part of our ‘You’ve got no game, when you vape’ campaign, we have compiled extra resources and videos from our gaming events talking to gamers from across the country about their experiences with vaping.