E-cigarettes are developed to maximize nicotine delivery (e.g., via nicotine salts, which make high concentrations of nicotine more palatable76), and some e-cigarette brands are now owned by tobacco companies.77 , 78 E-cigarette use with nicotine may reduce harms from smoking but does not address nicotine addiction, given that nicotine may continue to be consumed long term
This is backed up by research from Queen Marys University London that found vaping to be up to twice as effective as nicotine replacement therapies such as gum and patches
However, we believe in providing accessible and accurate information to reduce the harm that can occur from misuse
The lighter intensity emerges from genuine tobacco reduction, not from artificial flavoring or chemical compensation
Closed in on all sides, Marieme meets three older girls, who hang out and look rather menacing