I have finally kicked a decades-long smoking habit – banning vapes would be a disaster

July 18, 2023 by inews.co.uk

I have finally kicked a decades-long smoking habit – banning vapes would be a disaster

God protect us from do-gooders. You will have discerned that I’m upset, maybe even angry. You would be correct. I’m currently on my third week without a smoke – a longstanding addiction going back several decades. Vaping has helped me to quit thus far. So, when the Local Government Association called for a ban on disposable vaping devices the other day I almost went out and bought a pouch of Dutch shag tobacco, liquorice papers and extra slim tips. My drug of choice. Up yours and all that… 


12.90% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 7.2 million current smokers in United Kingdom 14.60% of men are current smokers but only 11.20% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR

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