New Pilot Study Finds High Cessation Rate among Smokers Making First Purchase at Vape Shops in Italy

This study adds to the growing body of evidence that among a subset of smokers, electronic cigarettes can be quite effective for achieving smoking cessation or substantial reduction in cigarette consumption. The study also suggests that the types of devices available at vape shops and/or the support and assistance provided at these shops may enhance the chances of quitting success.Unfortunately, despite the great promise of vape shops for enhancing smoking cessation, the proposed FDA deeming regulations would essentially shut down the tens of thousands of vape shops in the United States. These are small businesses that generally do not have the resources necessary to conduct the research and prepare the applications that would be required by the FDA in order to keep their products on the market. Unless the FDA makes drastic changes before promulgating its final regulations, the potential promise of vape shops in enhancing smoking cessation will not be realized.
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