There is currently a lack of up-to-date representative data for Poland on the use of nicotine products, in particular novel nicotine products. Therefore, the realization of the first phase of a nationally representative NIKO survey in the form of individual in-depth interviews (IDIs) began in June 2024. The main objective of the study is to obtain information on the specific use and perception of nicotine products (nicotine pouches, polyuse, cannabis) in the Polish population, which will help to develop the quantitative study tool. The study has so far been conducted with ten users of nicotine products aged 18-25. The respondents indicated that when choosing a particular type of nicotine product, the choice depends on several factors, such as taste, convenience, and lack of odor. Notably, some respondents stressed that despite the negative aspects of smoking, such as the smell and yellow fingers, they still value traditional cigarettes, which they consider more natural compared to e-cigarettes. Traditional cigarettes and tobacco heaters provide satisfaction in a shorter period and are a kind of ritual that plays an important role in daily life, especially in stressful situations. The respondents emphasized that they do not feel the need to flaunt their smoking and that their family and friends accept their choices, although they sometimes express concern about their habits. The respondents are aware of the harmful effects of nicotine but do not yet feel the adverse effects at this stage. Although the interviewees recognize the adverse effects of nicotine use, their approach to the topic is ambivalent. The preliminary results obtained indicate the strong position of traditional cigarettes among the respondents, as well as their low awareness of the harmfulness of nicotine products.