Puff Bars, Tobacco Policy Evasion, and Nicotine Dependence: Content Analysis of Tweets.
Kar-Hai ChuTina B HersheyBeth L HoffmanRiley WolynnJason B ColditzJaime E SidaniBrian A PrimackPublished in: Journal of medical Internet research (2022)
This study adds to the growing evidence base that the US Food and Drug Administration ban of e-cigarette flavors did not reduce interest, but rather shifted the discussion to brands utilizing a loophole that allowed flavored products to continue to be sold in disposable devices. Until comprehensive tobacco policy legislation is developed, new products or loopholes will continue to supply nicotine demand.