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I’m a freelance writer interested in the rising price of sin taxes? The basic angle is that smoking cigarettes is not that much cheaper than smoking pot in some municipalities.

I can give you a link for the US but not for the countries of the world.

This is a link to a map of the US with the state taxes of each state. It also says how much the federal taxes are on cigarettes. At the bottom, it lists the areas that also have a city tax (for example, NYC residents have a federal tax of $1.01, a state tax of $2.75 and a city tax of $1.50)

http://www.tobaccofreekids.org/research/factsheets/pdf/0222.pdf

These taxes are only for pre-made cigarettes.

This is another great site that lists the tobacco taxes per state. It also includes taxes on loose roll your own tobacco. As you can see, the Federal tax increase last year was a 2,200% increase. The taxes on roll your own are now higher than the retail value of the products.

http://ryorevolution.com/ryo-tobacco-tax.html

There is currently a bill proposed in the House that would raise the taxes on pipe tobacco from $2.83 per pound up to $24.78 per pound (again, this would make the taxes higher than the retail value of most of the products).

http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-4439

If you click on "Full Text" you can read the bill. It’s a short read.

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Besides being addicted, I mean.

How can quitting smoking cigarettes help someone mentally, given they do not drink or do any other type of drug?

Aside from addiction, nicotine has similar effects to caffeine, so it doesn’t really affect a healthy person mentally any more than a cup of coffee would.

Nicotine and other chemicals like harman and norharman (which act as potent monoaminooxidase inhibitors) in cigarette smoke can normalise brain activity and relieve depression, so you find the vast majority schizophrenics smoke and some people suffering from depression may subconsciously self-medicate with tobacco. Of course, there are less harmful ways of treating schizophrenia and depression, but generally quitting smoking has no positive mental effects.

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I certainly understand why cigarette smoking is taboo, even beyond its health hazards. But given that marijuana smoking is much more dangerous than cigarette smoking (smoking one joint is equivalent to smoking five cigarettes, in the last report I read), why is it considered fashionable and cool?

Cigarette smoking was only considered cool before they knew what horrible effects it had. As for pot, it is NOWHERE near as harmful as cigarettes for you. Cigarette related illness causes tens of thousands of deaths a year, while marijuana causes almost none. Anyone who thinks that you can’t live while smoking pot is a narrow minded idiot, unable to admit that marijuana should be legalized, just like those idiots that run this country. If you don’t believe me, check this out http://norml.com/index.cfm?Group_ID=3418. There are no cases of marijuana overdoses EVER, while thousands die from alcohol poisoning and drunken driving every year. I maintain a 3.8 GPA and am working towards a Masters in education, so don’t say that it "rots your brain." Marijuana should be legalized, and tobacco should be banned. Every country that has decriminalized marijuana has lower usage rates among its people than the US and the tens of millions of dollars that we spend on the "drug war" could be used to enhancing education and helping the homeless. Our whole country is screwed up and I feel bad for those of you who don’t see that.

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Does one contain more or less chemicals? And what are the differences between actually smoking cigars and cigarettes? Is one actually better for you than the other? And is there a difference in the way you smoke a cigar or cigarette?

they differ in size and in tobacco use. Cigar smoking causes a variety of oral cancers, including cancers of the lip, tongue, and oral cavity, and also the associated cancers of the pharynx, esophagus, and larynx. Many of these types of cancers have extremely low cure rates. For example, only 11 percent to 14 percent of patients with esophageal cancers survive five years after diagnosis.

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It’s almost $8 a pack here…who can afford that?

This tax increase is ridiculous. I’m glad I’ve stopped smoking tobacco, there’s no way there going to suck more money from me.

I’ve started smoking Electronic cigarettes a month ago and I’ll never turn back. I think everyone should stop giving into the government and turn to e-cigs. They are so much better they are healthier for you, there’s no smoke, no odor, and they cost me $3 a pack. Heck I even smoke them on airplanes. http:ecigarets.com

Paying $8 for a pack is just craziness. You should think twice before dishing out that much for a pack of smokes.

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i dont smoke everyday and when i do its usually marlboro menthol lights. by smoking menthol cigarettes will it take longer for my teeth to turn yellow since it has lower tar and nicotine than other cigarettes?

Wonder why you smoke? You don’t do it everyday, so you say, so it seems you don’t need it. You’re sucking that gross nicotene and burned tobacco/paper by-products directly into your lungs!!! All the cells of your lips, mouth, tongue, nasal passages, throat, esophagus, bronchials and delicate lung tissue are being burned and exposed to toxic chemicals. Have you seen anyone with part of their tongue, throat and neck cut away? I have. It’s disgusting, gross, and terribly scary for them. They drool, choke, cough, and breathe through a tube in their throat. They probably have yellow teeth too, but who even looks at the teeth when you’re suctioning out their lungs and hoping they don’t die on your shift. Give up the smoking…it’s the best thing you can do for yourself and those who love you.

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Both are quite harmful.
Smoking a cigarette involves the smoking of the paper wrapped around it also along with the tobacco, which contains more harmful substances to the body than the simple tobacco itself!
So it is ideal to give up all types of smoking!!

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Cigarettes kill millions, marijuana helps millions.
Cigarettes, like meth, are man made from harmful chemicals. Marijuana is a plant.
Effects of Alcohol are worse than that of marijuana

What are you’re thoughts?

Anti-smoking zealots want cigarettes outlawed because they cause cancer due to the ingredients. Marijuana has at least 10x the cancer causing agents than tobacco. Yet it should be legalized?
Those that do want marijuana legalized, think real hard….who is going to regulate it, the government? Who will oversee the growth, purity, manufacturing process? With cigarettes over $5 a pack due to taxes, how much do you think a joint will cost when the government gets involved? Be careful what you wish for.

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I was wondering. Is there a certain amount of cigarettes you have to smoke before becomming addicted? If you have only smoked a few, is it possible to suffer with drawal symptoms later?

For me it was after starting to inhale (I was 12!) and smoking 1 to 5 cigarettes a day for about two months. I remember the cigarettes started tasting better and better. Then one morning I woke up and my first thought was "I need a cigarette right now!" My Mom was at work so I made a beeline for her pack and lit up and it tasted SO good. I realized later that was my first nicotine fit!

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Smoking cigarettes or marijuana has been known to cause a number of health problems, which may possibly include lowering your sperm count, your semen production, and even your libido (sex drive). There are hundreds of toxins in cigarettes and marijuana, many of which can cause diseases and health problems that will last a lifetime. A low sperm count will increase your chance of infertility and can have profound effects on your overall sex life, including erectile dysfunction. Men that smoke too much marijuana may find their sex drive declines very rapidly. We intend to clarify some issues between smoking and male semen production in this article.

Most people know about the variety of toxins in cigarettes – including tar, cyanide, ammonia, nicotine and many other chemicals that are known to be bad for your health. Some of the things that smoking can cause includes cancer, emphysema, asthma, and many more diseases. The second hand smoke from burning cigarettes as well as second hand exhaled smoke is well known to cause health problems in people that don’t even smoke, but are often exposed to it. These health issues are all fairly common knowledge, but did you know that cigarettes can be harmful to a mans sex drive, sperm production, fertility, and even his overall sexual performance.

Many studies have found an increased incidence of infertility, as well as decreased sperm production, in male smokers. Another relationship that some studies have found is an increased percentage of abnormal sperm, and sperm with poor motility (swimming irregularities, crooked tails, etc.). Such defects can effectively lower male fertility without even lowering sperm count, which also happens to be another unfortunate side effect of smoking. While most studies are conducted with cigarette smoke as opposed to marijuana, researchers believe that marijuana also causes many of the same problems that cigarettes do.

Besides reducing male fertility, smoking can ruin your libido and overall sexual virility. There is a link that has been found between smoking and impotence, for example. Many heavy smokers complain about weak erections and erectile difficulties. Another thing to think about is smoking before having sex might be turning your partner off if they are a non-smoker. During sex, most women don’t want to smell cigarette smoke on your breath, so make sure you don’t smell like you just lit up right before you came to bed. Smoking has also been said to make semen taste very bitter, which can lead to hurt feelings in the bedroom.

As you probably already know, smoking can be very detrimental to your overall health. Studies are finding that the complications cause by smoking also apply to sperm production, as well as your virility and libido. From the increased chance of infertility, to the higher rate of impotence, erectile dysfunction, and weak erections, cigarettes and marijuana can both be harmful to your sex life. Quitting smoking cigarettes or marijuana is not easy to do, but something that needs to be considered if you plan on having a healthy life and healthy family.

Jonathan Matthews
http://www.articlesbase.com/sexuality-articles/can-smoking-cigarettes-or-marijuana-lower-your-sperm-count-or-sex-drive-106103.html

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