Ditch Labs secures $3.25 million to treat nicotine addiction with tech
July 13, 2023 by betakit
Ditch Labs secures $3.25 million to treat nicotine addiction with tech
Montréal-based healthtech startup Ditch Labs wants to help smokers wean themselves off nicotine with its dual hardware-software solution.
The early-stage startup has set its sights on a massive and increasing public health issue: nicotine addiction. A highly-addictive stimulant found in tobacco products, nicotine is why so many smokers find it tough to quit using cigarettes and vaporizers.
11.40% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 3.6 million current smokers in Canada 13.70% of men are current smokers but only 9.20% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
