Assessing Co-Use of Oral Nicotine Pouches and Alcohol Among Young Adults

Summary

This clinical trial studies the use of both (co-use) oral nicotine pouches (ONPs) and alcohol among young adults and whether ONP nicotine concentration and flavor affect alcohol use. The co-use of nicotine and alcohol has grown among young adults and the increase in ONP use among young adults may be a contributing factor. ONPs do not contain tobacco leaf and may reduce cancer risk for those who switch from traditional tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, moist snuff) to ONPs. However, given that alcohol is a cancer-causing agent, using ONPs might increase alcohol use among young adults, which may cause an increase in their risk of cancer. ONPs come in different nicotine concentrations and flavors, with young adults expressing a preference in nicotine concentration or flavor for use while drinking. The different nicotine concentrations and flavors could lead users to drink more or longer. Studying the co-use of ONPs and alcohol among young adults may help researchers understand whether ONP nicotine concentrations and flavors affect alcohol use. This information may be used to help guide future ONP regulations and cancer prevention interventions targeted to young adults.

Description

Eligibility

Age range

21–30 years

Sex

All

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Interventions

• Other
  Ecological Momentary Assessment

  Complete EMAs

• Other
  Monitoring

  Wear alcohol monitoring wristband

• Drug
  Nicotine Oral Pouch

  Receive ONPs

• Other
  Survey Administration

  Ancillary studies

Location