A restricted draw on a vapor bros just means you packed the bowl too tight (a little less can be best).
To receive more of what your calling 'side effects' it's my belief you need a different tool then the ascent which I found to be more of a 'tack hammer' vaporizer when compared to a 'sledge hammer' like the daisy or even a $55 vapor genie 'classic' or a number of whip/wand style vapes(7th floor products, vapor bros) or Log style vapes.
I used an ascent for a week or two and found it fell way short of my needs, if I were going to use it as a daily driver i also would be left wanting more. I smoked nearly everyday for 42 years and can say the simple Vapor genie classic converted me to 100% vapor since it produces huge full spectrum vapor and mimics the ritual of smoking. Also as people have suggested laying off smoking and only vaping for a week or two helps the conversion immensely because your still depending on the side effects from the toxins produced during combustion and not the pure effects of your herb.
Just my
, as I see it you just have the wrong tool to convert a longtime smoker.