Addiction is something that everyone deals with in their lives. It can be range from drugs, alcohol, items and/or people. It can ruin a person’s life without them even knowing it. Although, many do not classify certain things as an addiction, the truth of the matter is that people have certain items that want and will do anything to get it. For example, a person may be addicted to purses. That person may own a significant amount, but when a new one comes out, they are running to the store to purchase it.
My personal addiction is cigarettes. I have been smoking off and on for about 25 years. I started smoking at the age of 14. Both of my biological parents smoked, along with most of my extended family. It became my security blanket …show more content…
When I first started smoking, it was not out of the ordinary that a pack of cigarettes would cost about $2.00. With the lawsuits that came about in regards to health risks, the cost went up. States have put a cigarette tax on them in order for people to quit. I have smoked the cheap cigarettes, to making my own, and buy the expensive brand. On average now, I pay about $4.50 a pack. I buy them by the carton. My boyfriend and I spend about $300.00 a month on cigarettes alone. One of the arguments that I receive from people is “Just think of the money you would save”. That alone would be an incentive for me to quit, but I am not ready to give up the …show more content…
Hospitals are even banning smoking from the properties, however, it is difficult to police the activity because many people will go to their vehicles. With laws that have been passed over the years, the opportunity for quitting is becoming easier. There are so many different incentives out there, that the normal person would think that someone would want to give up the habit. Incentives consist of lower insurance rates, classes, support groups, or even medical and non-medical procedures. Employers are even offering to pay for treatment for their
My personal addiction is cigarettes. I have been smoking off and on for about 25 years. I started smoking at the age of 14. Both of my biological parents smoked, along with most of my extended family. It became my security blanket …show more content…
When I first started smoking, it was not out of the ordinary that a pack of cigarettes would cost about $2.00. With the lawsuits that came about in regards to health risks, the cost went up. States have put a cigarette tax on them in order for people to quit. I have smoked the cheap cigarettes, to making my own, and buy the expensive brand. On average now, I pay about $4.50 a pack. I buy them by the carton. My boyfriend and I spend about $300.00 a month on cigarettes alone. One of the arguments that I receive from people is “Just think of the money you would save”. That alone would be an incentive for me to quit, but I am not ready to give up the …show more content…
Hospitals are even banning smoking from the properties, however, it is difficult to police the activity because many people will go to their vehicles. With laws that have been passed over the years, the opportunity for quitting is becoming easier. There are so many different incentives out there, that the normal person would think that someone would want to give up the habit. Incentives consist of lower insurance rates, classes, support groups, or even medical and non-medical procedures. Employers are even offering to pay for treatment for their