To smoke or not to smoke 13 Articles

by Barry Williams

I will assume you do not yet smoke but are deliberating whether or not to take up smoking. The fact that smoking is a filthy disease ridden disgusting habit quite openly found by the majority of non smokers to be utterly r...read more

by Patrick Sills

I have quite a collection of pieces here on Helium that reflect my opinions on what I perceive to be unjust treatment of smokers. Rather than rehashing those thoughts for the umpteenth time, it is my intent in this article...read more

by Irrira Rikki

BETTER THAN A KISS Oh Nicotine, I n-e-e-e-d you! We've been together so long now. You're always there when I need you: first thing in the morning (or even if I can't sleep at night.) You cling to my hand like a friend who...read more

by Blaise Grock

The Grock Method: Mindpsyche You're familiar with the concept of Reverse Psychology, aren't you? Like when your daughter wanted that belly ring and you feigned indifference, hoping that it was just a phase? In using thi...read more

by Mildred Langille

There is no denying that smoking is bad, though for ones that do it's a means of relaxation, and enjoyment, people should have the right to smoke without being looked down upon like they are the most despicable people on ...read more

by Sara Bradley

Who would be pondering such a question except a child who has no idea of the negative impact of smoking, but who is only looking to it as a status symbol? An adult wouldn't be questioning this because they know what smoki...read more

by Bill Whitney

I don't really know why I was stupid enough to smoke for forty years. It is not like I was raised in a household of smokers. Neither one of my parents smoked, my grandparents on wither side didn't smoke and I can't reme...read more

by Grasshopper

They said if they knew as much about alcohol as they know today it would be banned. Shame they already were educated as to the dangerous components added to tobacco but still lavished it in the lap of the public regardless...read more

by Teresa Roberts

To smoke or not to smoke. Now there's a question for you. Since I'm a smoker I guess I chose to smoke. Right or wrong? Who knows? I only know that I choose to smoke. Is my option and no one else has a right to tell me I ca...read more

by Amanda Shepard

It's all just Smoke and Mirrors A study conducted by Richard Pollay, marketing professor of the University of British Columbia, suggests that teenagers are three times as likely as adults to be affected by cigarette adv...read more

by Carrie Otis

Growing up with parents who smoke cigarettes has affected me tremendously. Now I bet you're thinking in a negative way, right? Well let me assure you that I'm more than grateful my parents smoked all throughout my childhoo...read more

by Peter Carroll

With the forthcoming smoking ban in Britain It is interesting how recent findings have put pay to many a notion that smoking releases tension and maybe something all smokers should think about. We are indeed a bizarre...read more

by Sarina Van Ruth

Well, what will it be girls? Would you: a)like to smell of sweet summer flowers or b)like to look like an old hag with greasy hair and smell like a bonfire at the age of, what, 15? Take your pick, it's up to you! Person...read more