Pod-style electronic cigarettes found to be more addictive than nicotine gum
May 21, 2025 by news-medical.net
Pod-style electronic cigarettes found to be more addictive than nicotine gum
A study in Nicotine and Tobacco Research by Oxford University Press reveals that modern pod-style e-cigarettes are more addictive than nicotine gum, posing a high risk of abuse. These devices, favored by youth, deliver nicotine efficiently, especially to non-smokers. Researchers compared pod-style e-cigarettes to nicotine gum in nonsmoking young adults and found e-cigarettes more satisfying and craving-reducing. The appeal of these devices lies in the use of nicotine salts, which lessen the unpleasant taste of higher nicotine levels. The study emphasizes the addictive potential of e-cigarettes, particularly among inexperienced users like youth and young adults, prompting caution.
