I saw how my Dad mourned for all the money he had smoked away, after he stopped. Money for his cigarettes had to be found.

Just because it is legal doesn't mean it is not as addictive and as damaging as illegal substances cut with the Lord knows what rubbish.

Personally I would eradicate the whole business if it was in my power to do so.

The tobacco industry is so powerful now that no matter how much damage is done to ordinary individuals, it will never be stopped.

Dad stopped smoking when he began to have brownouts - like a blackout but slower and probably much more terrifying.

It did improve his life, and possibly extended it - the brownouts put a great strain on his body, particularly his heart.

No matter what the withdrawal symptoms, they will pass and the end result is going to be an improvement in your health and wealth, and you will stop yourself doing something that is doing you harm and drugging you into a false sense of well being.

Anne the Pleater :ootd: