South African smokers deserve the truth. According to a bold opinion piece published by TimesLIVE, vaping is a significantly safer option for adult smokers who cannot quit — and it’s time that policymakers acknowledge it.
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📰 What Did TimesLIVE Say?
The 2024 article argues that withholding truthful information about vaping may be doing more harm than good. Its key message:
"If smokers can't quit, they should be told the truth: switching to vaping is safer than continuing to smoke."
📉 Why It Matters
Millions of South Africans still smoke. Misinformation like “vaping is just as bad as smoking” is keeping them hooked on deadly tobacco — when a less harmful alternative exists.
- 🔥 Vaping eliminates combustion — the main source of cancer-causing chemicals
- 📉 Studies show vaping contains far fewer toxins than cigarettes
- 🛑 Misleading comparisons are stopping people from switching
🌍 A Call for Harm Reduction
TimesLIVE doesn’t claim vaping is harmless — but it supports telling the truth. Their point:
“Let’s not sacrifice smokers who could switch to safer options in the name of political optics.”
📦 What Shipwreck Vapes Believes
We support informed adult choices. Vaping isn’t for everyone — but for many, it’s a lifeline. At Shipwreck Vapes, we help adults switch safely, confidently, and responsibly.
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