Getting paid to vape? Researchers say that's a dangerous combination
Some newer e-cigarettes connect to smartphone apps and offer features such as points, rewards, free refills or cryptocurrency for vaping.
Some newer e-cigarettes connect to smartphone apps and offer features such as points, rewards, free refills or cryptocurrency for vaping. Researchers warn that these "smart vapes" could make nicotine use more appealing and encourage continued use.
Credit: MUSC Hollings Cancer Center Vaping products are becoming smarter—and potentially more addictive. Some new devices now reward users with cryptocurrency and other incentives tied to vaping behavior.
First reported by Medical Xpress.
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