Summary
Introduction:
This text provides an overview of a study examining the relationship between electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) use and alcohol consumption in a laboratory setting. The study aims to build upon previous research that has found a positive association between ENDS and alcohol use by experimentally measuring the effect of ENDS use on alcohol consumption.
Key Points:
* The study used a two-session within-subjects design with a total of 31 participants who use ENDS and enjoy beer.
* Participants completed a beer consumption taste-test task in two counterbalanced sessions: one where concurrent ENDS use was allowed and one where it was not.
* The amount of alcohol consumed and the number of ENDS puffs were measured during the taste-test task.
* Results showed that the effect of ENDS condition on amount of beer consumed was not statistically significant. however, ENDS puffs were significantly related to alcohol sips during the ad libitum session.
* The study suggests that ENDS use does not increase alcohol use, but ENDS puffs and alcohol sips may be linked through habit.
Main Message:
The study provides important experimental evidence on the relationship between ENDS use and alcohol consumption. While the study did not find a significant effect of ENDS use on alcohol consumption, it did find a relationship between ENDS puffs and alcohol sips during the taste-test task. This suggests that further research is needed to understand the potential links between ENDS and alcohol use, particularly in real-world settings where multiple factors may influence behavior. Overall, the study highlights the importance of experimental research in understanding the complex relationships between substance use behaviors.
Citation
hershberger aR, Studebaker a, Whitt ZT, Fillmore M, Kahler CW, Cyders Ma. an Experimental Test of the Relationship between Electronic Nicotine Delivery System Use and alcohol Consumption. alcoholism, clinical and experimental research. 2021;45(4):808-818. doi:10.1111/acer.14566
