Posted by Ilene on March 14, 2003, at 8:43:51
In reply to Re: Smoking/nicotine experiences?, posted by Caleb462 on March 13, 2003, at 22:52:16
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> True. However, nicotine patches, gums, etc. are WAY more expensive than a pack of cigarettes. Three bucks for a pack of cigs, 40-50 bucks for a box of patches. So, yeah.
>I didn't realize how expensive they are. Are they any cheaper if you get them overseas?
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> I've only been smoking for a few months. I don't want to smoke for more than a few years, I just hope I'm not so hooked it's impossible for me to quit by that time.
>Now *that* is pure rationalization. It doesn't take long to become hooked--you seem physiologically primed to do so--and nicotine is possibly the most addictive substance in the world.
The immediate benefit is clear, but since the cost is decades down the road it skews your decision.
--I.
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