ArticleAddictive behaviors2018
Electronic cigarette liquid and device parameters and aerosol characteristics: A survey of regular users.
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- The Role of Nicotine and Flavor in the Abuse Potential and Appeal of Electronic Cigarettes for Adult Current and Former Cigarette and Electronic Cigarette Users: A Systematic Review.Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco · 2022Pooled it
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- Assessment of nicotine pharmacokinetics and abuse liability in randomized, crossover studies of Vuse Alto electronic nicotine delivery systems.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2026Article
- The ratio of propylene glycol to glycerol modulates nicotine taste and reward: more glycerol, more reward.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2026Article
- Exploring the Impact of E-cigarettes on Cardiovascular Health: Insights from Preclinical and Clinical Studies.Cardiovascular toxicology · 2025Review
- Reasons for using electronic cigarettes among young adults aged 18 - 30: a systematic review.EXCLI journal · 2025Review
- Importance of Various E-Cigarette Device and E-Liquid Characteristics by Smoking Status among Young Adults Who Vape.Substance use & misuse · 2024Article
- Evaluation of the Psychometric Properties of Dependence Measures for Exclusive Electronic Cigarette Users.Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco · 2023Article
- Predictors of electronic cigarette dependence among non-smoking electronic cigarette users: User behavior and device characteristics.Addictive behaviors · 2023Article
- E-cigarette Device Type, Source, and Use Behaviors of Youth and Young Adults: Findings from the Truth Longitudinal Cohort (2020-2021).Substance use & misuse · 2023Article
- Characterization of e-cigarette users according to device type, use behaviors, and self-reported health outcomes: Findings from the EMIT study.Tobacco induced diseases · 2023Article
- College Student E-Cigarette Users' Knowledge about E-Cigarettes: Ingredients, Health Risks, Device Modifications, and Information Sources.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Device features and user behaviors as predictors of dependence among never-smoking electronic cigarette users: PATH Wave 4.Addictive behaviors · 2022Article
- "Don't Know" Responses for Nicotine Vaping Product Features among Adult Vapers: Findings from the 2018 and 2020 ITC Four Country Smoking and Vaping Surveys.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Inhalation Toxicology of Vaping Products and Implications for Pulmonary Health.International journal of molecular sciences · 2020Review
- Electronic nicotine delivery systems and pregnancy: Recent research on perceptions, cessation, and toxicant delivery.Birth defects research · 2019Review
- Characteristics of nicotine vaping products used by participants in the 2016 ITC Four Country Smoking and Vaping Survey.Addiction (Abingdon, England) · 2019Article
- Stimulus effects of propylene glycol and vegetable glycerin in electronic cigarette liquids.Drug and alcohol dependence · 2019Article
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Abstract
introductionElectronic cigarettes are widely variable devices, typically with user definable liquid and device parameters. Yet, little is known about how regular users manipulate these parameters. There is also limited understanding of what factors drive electronic cigarette use and liquid purchasing, and whether two common ingredients, propylene glycol and vegetable glycerin, alter the subjective effects of these devices.
methodsDuring the spring of 2016 522 adults, who reported daily use of electronic cigarettes containing nicotine, completed a survey on electronic cigarettes. Survey questions included an electronic cigarette dependence questionnaire, questions on tobacco and electronic cigarette use, and device and liquid preferences.
resultsFifty-nine percent of respondents reported using another tobacco product, which was positively associated with level of nicotine dependence. On average, devices were set to 28.3 (SD = 24.2) watts. Ability to change device voltage, and level of resistance typically used, was significantly associated with level of nicotine dependence. Amount of liquid consumed, nicotine concentration, and milligrams of nicotine used per week, were positively associated with nicotine dependence. Participants rated 'good taste' as the most important consideration when using and purchasing liquids, and propylene glycol is associated with undesirable effects and vegetable glycerin with desirable effects.
conclusionsThese data indicate that electronic cigarette users utilize a wide range device parameter settings and liquid variables, and that individuals with greater nicotine dependence favor voltage control devices, and lower resistance heating elements. Taste is a key factor for electronic cigarette selection, and concentrations of propylene glycol and vegetable glycerin may have a significant impact on the reinforcing effects of liquids.
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