Appealing flavors may help make e-cigarettes more addictive, research suggests

Appealing flavors may help make e-cigarettes more addictive, research suggests

Vaping devices flavored with menthol, coffee and watermelon, among others, potentially drive addiction by making the products more appealing and increasing their use. Like cigarettes, nicotine is the addictive substance.

How do e-cigarettes work?

E-cigarettes, also known as electronic cigarettes or vapors, have become widely popular as an alternative to traditional tobacco. The working principle of these cigarettes is to evaporate the liquid products, which usually contain nicotine, flavorings and other chemicals. Understanding the underlying mechanism of the working principle of e-cigarettes is helpful for grasping its working principle. There are several key factors for e-cigarettes: b…

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