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Sarah D. Kowitt, Andrew B. Seidenberg, Nisha C. Gottfredson O'Shea, Caroline Ritchie, Emily F. Galper, Erin L. Sutfin, Paschal Sheeran, Seth M. Noar
Summary: Based on a survey and experiment involving 1603 US adolescents, it was found that most adolescents have little knowledge about the nicotine source in e-cigarettes and have low awareness of e-cigarettes containing synthetic nicotine. Moreover, describing synthetic nicotine as "tobacco-free nicotine" increases purchase intentions among youth who use e-cigarettes.
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Substance Abuse
Allison J. Lazard, Mohammad Kalan, Sydney Nicolla, Marissa G. Hall, Kurt M. Ribisl, Jennifer Mendel Sheldon, Callie Whitesell, Tara L. Queen, Noel T. Brewer
Summary: This study aimed to develop new warning messages and images to deter e-cigarette use. The results showed that the new warning themes were more effective in reducing interest in vaping, eliciting more negative emotions, and increasing expectations of social interaction. However, the new themes may lead to stigmatization of vapers and increased perception of e-cigarettes being more harmful than smoking. Images depicting internal harm or people experiencing harms may be particularly effective in discouraging vaping.
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Substance Abuse
Carlos Gantiva, Luna Angel-Sanint, Ana Velasco-Vivas
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of text warning labels on e-liquid vials on young non-e-cigarette users. The results show that text warning labels can decrease intention to use e-cigarettes, increase harm perception, but have little influence on perceived addictiveness.
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Substance Abuse
Eve Violet Taylor, Katherine A. East, Ann McNeill, Michael Cummings, James Thrasher, Geoffrey T. Fong, Anne C. K. Quah, Mairtin McDermot, Grace Li, Ron Borland, David Hammond, Sarah Aleyan, Sara C. Hitchman
Summary: The mandatory introduction of NVP warnings and leaflets in England was associated with small increases in their noticeability but did not lead to changes in concerns about NVP use.
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Substance Abuse
Mohammad Ebrahimi Kalan, Allison J. Lazard, Jennifer Mendel Sheldon, Callie Whitesell, Marissa G. Hall, Kurt M. Ribisl, Noel T. Brewer
Summary: The public rarely uses the term 'aerosol' to describe e-cigarette output, and more commonly refers to it as 'vapor' or 'smoke'. The use of 'aerosol' in tobacco control communication may present challenges. Future studies should investigate public knowledge and understanding of these terms.
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Janet Hoek, Philip Gendall, Christine Eckert, Jordan Louviere, Pamela Ling, Lucy Popova
Summary: The study found that delivering reduced-risk messages to smokers can increase their appeal for using ENDS, while increasing-risk messages can decrease the likelihood of susceptible non-smokers, occasional and former smokers choosing ENDS.
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Substance Abuse
Meghan Elizabeth Morean, Ralitza Gueorguieva, Stephanie O'Malley, Suchitra Krishnan-Sarin
Summary: Modifying the nicotine warning label may have a negative impact on public health, so the FDA should enforce its original required warning label.
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Substance Abuse
Jungmi Jun, Joon Kyoung Kim
Summary: The study found that various state regulations on electronic cigarettes in the United States are associated with the initiation and current usage of e-cigarettes. Each state law was linked to lower odds of e-cigarette initiation and usage in the overall sample. Different age groups were affected differently by state regulations on e-cigarettes.
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Substance Abuse
Michelle K. Page, Ashleigh C. Block, Angel L. Santiago, Noel J. Leigh, Lisa M. Kaiser, Connor D. Martin, Bradley E. Schurr, Richard J. O'Connor, Maciej L. Goniewicz
Summary: This study found that the legislation banning the sale of flavored vaping products in New York State had minimal impact on manufacturers' labeling practices. While some products removed flavor descriptors from their labels, most remained non-compliant. The ban did not significantly affect the use of flavoring additives in vaping products.
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Substance Abuse
Ebrahim Karam, Soha Talih, Rola Salman, Rachel El-Hage, Nareg Karaoghlanian, Ahmad El-Hellani, Najat Saliba, Alan Shihadeh
Summary: The study compared the design, electrical characteristics, liquid composition, and nicotine and carbonyl emissions of JUUL's new technology pods to their predecessors. It was found that the new pods incorporated a different wicking material, resulting in 50% greater nicotine emissions per puff than the previous generation. The new pod design also led to a more consistent voltage output to the heating coil, indicating better surface contact between the liquid and the temperature-regulated heating coil.
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Substance Abuse
Lorien C. Abroms, Chritina N. Wysota, Sararat Tosakoon, Amal Khayat, Zongshuan Duan, Yael Bar-Zeev, Carla J. Berg, Hagai Levine
Summary: This study examined Philip Morris International's global social media marketing of its leading heated tobacco product IQOS. The study found that the company used social media to engage consumers with advertising, event promotions, product use instructions, and price promotions. The findings highlight the need for monitoring and tobacco control regulatory efforts in the digital arena.
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Substance Abuse
David Hammond, Jessica L. Reid, Robin Burkhalter, Richard J. O'Connor, Maciej L. Goniewicz, Olivia A. Wackowski, James F. Thrasher, Sara C. Hitchman
Summary: The use of high-nicotine salt-based products, such as JUUL, is associated with greater symptoms of dependence among youth. The study also found that Canada and the USA have a higher prevalence of pod- or cartridge-style e-cigarette use compared to England. This suggests that the use of high-nicotine salt-based products may contribute to the increase in vaping frequency among youth in these countries.
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Substance Abuse
Brian Vincent Fix, Richard J. OConnor, Maciej Lukasz Goniewicz, Noel L. Leigh, Michael Cummings, Sara C. Hitchman, Geoffrey T. Fong, Georges El Nahas, David Hammond, Ann McNeill, Ron Borland, Bill King, Mary N. Palumbo
Summary: This study analyzes the chemical composition of vaping products (VPs) purchased in the USA, Canada, England and Australia, and assesses whether differences in regulations are associated with differences in the VPs' composition. The study finds that there are variations in the composition of VPs, particularly in terms of nicotine and flavoring, among different countries. Additionally, in England, the liquids purchased contain more identifiable flavoring chemicals compared to other countries.
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Substance Abuse
Melissa Mercincavage, Lauren R. Pacek, James Thrasher, Joseph N. Cappella, Cristine Delnevo, Eric C. Donny, Andrew A. Strasser
Summary: This study examined the impact of advertising elements (product name and disclaimer content) on perceptions of reduced nicotine content (RNC) cigarettes modified risk tobacco products (MRTP). The results showed that the industry-proposed disclaimer effectively informed consumers about addiction risks and non-smokers about health risks. However, it had little effect on perceived health risks among smokers, who had similar misperceptions of health risks with the Moonlight product name as with the banned 'light' descriptor.
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Substance Abuse
Zhenhao Shi, An-Li Wang, Victoria P. Fairchild, Catherine A. Aronowitz, Kevin G. Lynch, James Loughead, Daniel D. Langleben
Summary: The packaging of menthol tobacco cigarettes, marked by distinctive green hues, has been found to increase smoking cue reactivity among menthol smokers compared to non-menthol smokers. These findings suggest that the packaging design may contribute to the heightened addiction severity observed in menthol smokers.