Reply #34: I would LOVE to quit smoking - but consider this [View All]

[ConcernedCanuk]

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I will type verbatim what is written on my cigarette package here . . .
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CIGARETTES ARE HIGHLY ADDICTIVE

Studies have shown that tobacco can be harder to quit than heroin or cocaine.

Health Canada
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NOW

Just so you know my situation/perspective

I am a recipient of Ontario(Canada) social assistance (welfare)

If I was addicted to cocaine or heroin I would have numerous programs available to help me "kick" the habit

My worker (who I believe and trust) has told me that SA (Social Assistance) has no programs for "smokers" - but LOTS of programs for "drug" abusers -

But the government gets mega taxes off of nicotine

So where is the REAL incentive for the government to get me off my nicotine

THEY'D LOSE ALL THAT TAX MONEY !!

Cuz we all know they sure don't get any taxes offa heroin and cocaine . .

And I could sure use my nicotine $$ to feed/house/clothe myself better . . .

(sigh)