All of a sudden there are radicals who oppose tobacco. People are claiming that it is harmful to your health. There is a wide-spread push to stop, and advertising enters the picture. At one time, only the rich could afford tobacco, now anyone can. However, the effects of tobacco use are finally made evident.
People finally realize it is harmful.
Companies come into existence to help people stop smoking and regulations are placed on the companies who produce tobacco. The varying changes in the industry and the attitudes about the industry present an entirely new view about the long existent tobacco. While the rise in its prevalence among certain users is evident, it is important to note that since 1965 there has been a steady decrease in tobacco use in general. With such a vast array of ways to stop smoking, people are finding it to be a more feasible goal than before. Whereas the only methods before were cold turkey and a gradual decrease in use, we now have the patch and gum among others.