Puffs, Pods, Pouches: Which Nicotine Trend Worries Experts?
June 10, 2025 by medscape.com
Puffs, Pods, Pouches: Which Nicotine Trend Worries Experts?
CHC Mont Legia welcomed Adrien Meunier, a clinical nurse tobacco specialist, on World No Tobacco Day to discuss the effectiveness of next-generation nicotine products in smoking cessation. Meunier clarified that nicotine itself is not a primary cause of fatal diseases, emphasizing the harm from toxic substances in cigarette smoke. He highlighted the drawbacks of box mod e-cigarettes and recommended pod-based e-cigarettes for smoking cessation, along with a gradual reduction strategy. Meunier also raised concerns about the popularity of puffs among youth and the risks associated with heated tobacco devices and nicotine pouches. Additionally, he warned about new addictive synthetic nicotine molecules entering the market.