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Initially with cigarettes, society only focused on the positive aspects and even after 50 years people still smoke.

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> Initially with cigarettes, society only focused on the positive aspects and even after 50 years people still smoke.

What were these? Just the stimulant effect of nicotine?

Yes for people with ADD cigarettes enable focus and productive work. Much stronger and more effective than coffee.

Yes and the social aspects, stress relief, and the warmt.

Some of my friends started smoking during final high school exams to combat stress and fatigue.