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In such a scenario the government would lose any tax they gain from the sales of tobacco (around 12.1 billion in 2011/2012), while still footing the bill for subsequent healthcare (estimated to be around 5 billion in 2005/2006)

In the decades since, the national attitude towards smoking has hardened, and now some airlines, like Alaska, even refuse to hire smokers

While nicotine provides a temporary feeling of relaxation, it actually increases anxiety and tension between cigarettes

"I'm sure this isn't good, but it's a lot better than cigarettes," said Patrick A., a 38- year old commodities options trader who asked only to be identified by his first name