Pod-style electronic cigarettes found to be more addictive than nicotine gum
- A study published on May 20, 2025, reported that among adults under 25 in West Virginia, pod-style electronic cigarettes demonstrated a stronger capacity to sustain use and reduce cravings compared to nicotine gum.
- This research responds to rising nicotine use among young people, partly driven by popular high-nicotine pod devices introduced about a decade ago.
- The study showed participants’ own pod devices reduced cravings and increased satisfaction more than nicotine gum, likely due to nicotine salts in the liquid.
- Lead author Andrea Milstred explained that modern pod-style vaping devices may strongly encourage addiction among individuals with no prior nicotine experience, particularly targeting youth and young adults.
- These findings imply growing addiction risks among young non-smokers, highlighting the need for targeted regulation and prevention efforts.
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Pod-style electronic cigarettes found to be more addictive than nicotine gum
A new paper in Nicotine and Tobacco Research, published by Oxford University Press, finds that today's pod-style electronic cigarette devices are more addictive than nicotine gum, indicating that such devices have a very high potential for abuse.
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