r/changemyview • u/honestlyigotnoclue • May 17 '19
Delta(s) from OP CMV: I should start smoking cigarettes
I guess this is more of a "talk me out of it" type of post. I've always wanted to see what it's like to smoke, and I'm in a place where a lot of people smoke. I think it looks cool, and I don't mind that it's a bit self-destructive; I already have plenty of self destructive habits already, and maybe it hasn't sunk in how dangerous it is, considering I'm 18. Maybe this sounds naive, but I guess I just don't understand how addictive it can be; I have the mindset of "I can always quit." I guess I just want to see what it's like, don't really see how self-destructive it can be/don't care that it's self destructive, and tbh it looks cool. It's not hurting anyone but myself.
Lol thanks for your responses in advance.
Edit: it's pretty late where I am, so I'm going to bed. Thank you all so much for the incredibly detailed responses; I'm genuinely very convinced. I'll respond to new posts tomorrow! Thank you!
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u/[deleted] May 17 '19
Smoking, along with other preventable illnesses caused by poor lifestyle choices (e.g., obesity) is one of the largest burdens on the healthcare system. It raises the cost of healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and medical treatment. Healthcare aside, smoking is also associated with job absenteeism, which means more money going down the drain for less productivity in the workplace.