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Getting paid to vape? Researchers say that's a dangerous combination
Vaping products are becoming smarter—and potentially more addictive. Some new devices now reward users with cryptocurrency and other incentives tied to vaping behavior.
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Researchers at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center warn that newer vaping devices can reward users with cryptocurrency and other incentives linked to vaping habits. These smart products, described in a perspective published in the New England Journal of Medicine, may increase addiction risk by tying vaping behavior to tangible rewards. The study highlights the growing sophistication of e‑cigarette technology and its potential public health implications.
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