ERIC Number: EJ1400524
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
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Preliminary Assessment of the Subjective Effects of Electronic-Cigarettes in Young-Adult Low-Dose Electronic-Cigarette Users: Effects of Nicotine Dose and E-Liquid Flavor
Peterson, Makenzie L.; Clark, Carson T.; Lynch, Cayla J.; Cooper, James T.; Gelfman, Noah; Blumenstein, Julia; Hansen, Rodney; Porter, Joseph H.; Hillhouse, Todd M.
Journal of American College Health, v71 n6 p1887-1896 2023
Objective: The present study evaluated the effects of nicotine concentration (0-10 mg/ml) and flavor (gummy bear vs unflavored) on the subjective experiences of vaporized nicotine in young adult low-dose nicotine (3 mg/ml) ECIG users. Participants: Eight young adult ECIG users were recruited. Methods: A single blinded crossover study was used. Participants were instructed to take ten 1.5 second puffs, each separated by 20 seconds. After self-administration, heart rate was recorded, and participants completed the Drug Effects, Direct Effects of Nicotine, and Direct Effects of ECIG questionnaires. Results: ECIG user's standard daily nicotine dose influenced the rewarding and aversive effects of nicotine as the 10 mg/ml dose was found to be aversive in this user group. The combination of flavor and nicotine increased the subjective effects of ECIGs. Conclusions: Flavored e-liquids contribute to the reinforcing properties of nicotine by enhancing the subjective effects, which may lead to continued ECIG use.
Descriptors: Smoking, Electronic Equipment, Health Behavior, Young Adults, Physiology, Drug Use, Reinforcement, Addictive Behavior
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Language: English
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