re: why do people smoke in 2015?

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I preach to the youngsters who light up but older people did the same with me and it didn't work. It's really the only nasty habit that I have and hate it. Why? Well, I'm addicted and life to me without a pack of smokes scares me. I use it as a crutch, to relax, and just flat out enjoy it. That's the worse part, actually enjoying it I mean. I have 2 little ones that I'm fighting tooth and nail to stop for. If it weren't for them quiting wouldn't cross my mind. I think kids start the same way that I started. When your young and you smoke one it gives the same buzz as would a 6 pack of beer. It's fun and easy to sneak behind mom and dads back. Then before you know it the thrill is gone and your just addicted.

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Both of my parents smoked (they have both thankfully quit.) None of us three kids ever had any desire to take it up. I dipped for a while, and enjoyed it, but it tore up my gums and I quit. A few mild cravings, but it wasn't that difficult.