I'm not at work, of course. Though it isn't that long ago (this century, just about) that smoking was allowed not only on university land, but inside staff offices. The changes in social policy which have excluded smoking from enclosed public spaces aren't surprising, given the confederation of forces against the habit. And these policies - a combination of prohibition, financial disincentives, restrictions on marketing - have succeeded in dramatically reducing the number of smokers. But a hardcore of around a fifth of the population continues to light up regularly. And the fact that most of these are people between the ages of 20 and 24 proves that despite general disapproval, and the persistenent policies of the last two decades, young people continue to start smoking.
This dedication to self harm against all the odds is laudable. It was so much easier to start smoking in times past, when children were supplied with training packs.
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An exasperated doctor expostulates in the British Medical Journal in 1978.
For more information, search also for candy cigarettes, to include American resources.
1 comment:
Haha I remember when I used to buy a packet of chocolate cigarettes from the news agents and pretend they hwere real and wondering how cool I looked.
On a more serious note, I don't see the appeal of smoking unless its marijuana.
It tastes bad, smells bad and costs too much. When my brother smoked he left it to me to tell him if he stunk of tabacco or not everytime he came in. It was very awkward, kind of glad my parents found out.
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