Combining Cannabis Therapeutics With Vaping
Australian Vaping Laws and Ethics
100

 Δ-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD)

What are the common constituents of cannabis therapeutics?

100

This Australian regulator reclassified nicotine vapes as therapeutic goods. 

What is the Therapeutic Goods Administration?

200

Inhalation offers immediate action and rapid pain relief.

What is the effect of vaping THC?

200

As of 2025, nicotine vapes can only be sold legally from this type of location. 

What are pharmacies?

300

Propylene glycol and glycerol cause airway inflammation, oxidative stress, and increase the risk of cancer after being broken down by high temperatures. 

What are some components found in cannabis vapes and what are their toxic effects?

300

This ethical framework justifies laws by aiming for the greatest good for the greatest number.

What is utilitarianism?

400

E-cigarette or Vaping Product Use-Associated Lung Injury (EVALI) outbreak

What was an outbreak associated with cannabis vaping?

400

Over-regulation may lead to the growth of this unintended and unregulated supply source.

What is the black market?

500

terpenes add flavour but increase the formation of toxic gases, producing carcinogens such as benzene and styrene.

What are terpenes, and why are they toxic?

500

The regulatory shift reframed vaping from a consumer product into this type of intervention. 

What is a therapeutic (medical) intervention?