Millions of people smoke because they believe it helps them relax, focus, or cope with stress
And the health agency said smoking causes about 90 percent of all lung cancer deaths
But the reality is people do smoke and they will find, through the black market or underground economy, a way to get cigarettes. A menthol ban in New York could not only drive up illegal sales but would also decrease state tax revenue by nearly $225 million per year, according to the Tax Foundation
"I smoke them the wrong way
Exposure to heat, humidity, and direct sunlight are primary factors that degrade print quality and shorten shelf life
As they decompose, they leach toxic chemicals, further polluting their surroundings