Tobacco industry executives appeal to this rebellious side of consumers with the advertisements that promote cigarettes as a symbol of independence and nonconformity. If there were only bad effects to drugs, then no one would take them. There are things that smokers like about cigarettes that have no substitute. I love the taste of the cigarette. I love the smell of the cigarette.
Smokers know what they are getting themselves into when they start smoking.
In the case of those who do not smoke, the good does not outweigh the bad in cigarettes. Reasons for not smoking are as varied as those for smoking. Whether or not you smoke, you will likely be affected by either direct smoke or secondhand smoke at some point in your life. Knowing the risks of both will allow you to be a more informed consumer. Originally published in Vol.