Has a nice burn at the back of the throat, but never dried me out or made me cough
(For a thorough comparison of emissions from heated tobacco products, e-cigarettes, and conventional cigarettes, see this recent review.) But even if heated tobacco compares favorably in a one-to-one comparison to conventional cigarettes, how people use it matters too
30 As the authors note, these findings are likely to be valid for dependent smokers who seek help but may not be generalizable to smokers who are less dependent or who try e-cigarettes for reasons other than quitting smoking. 31 Observational studies of smokers habits over a period of time (often one to two years) have found that adults who take up vaping are more likely to eventually abstain from cigarettes compared to smokers who do not use quit aids or use other methods (help from friends and family, nicotine replacement therapies, prescription drugs, etc.)
In-store promotions, such as discounts and loyalty programs, further incentivize visits, creating urgency and encouraging impulse purchases
Even Tim Henman is known to have cadged a fag or two in his time