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An Idaho company's alternative to nicotine pouches

Deckiez

Some habits are hard to break — for many, nicotine is one of them.

It's an addiction that often provides a boost, some focus, and a list of health risks. Which is why one Idaho athlete wanted to help make a change.

So he created Deckiez, a caffeine pouch that provides a pick-me-up without the nicotine. Deckiez founder Dean Herkenrath joined Idaho Matters to talk more about this Idaho company.

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