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Study Finds Pod-Style Vapes More Addictive Than Nicotine Gum, Driving UK Regulatory Action

New research highlights the high addiction potential of nicotine salts in e-cigarettes, prompting the UK to plan bans on disposable vapes and stricter controls to address youth vaping rates.

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Overview

  • A West Virginia University study published in Nicotine and Tobacco Research shows pod-style e-cigarettes are more addictive than nicotine gum, particularly for young non-smokers.
  • The study found that pod-style vapes reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms more effectively and provide greater user satisfaction than nicotine gum.
  • Nicotine salts in pod-style vapes deliver higher concentrations of nicotine more smoothly, making them more appealing and addictive compared to freebase nicotine forms.
  • Youth vaping in the UK has surged, with 20.5% of children trying e-cigarettes in 2023, up from 13.9% in 2020, according to Action on Smoking and Health (ASH).
  • In response, the UK government plans to ban disposable vapes and impose stricter regulations on flavours, packaging, and sales to curb youth uptake starting in 2025.