I also, know for sure smoking is highly addictive (even more than heroin) and unless you're 100% committed, quitting is doubtful. What does surprise me are the numbers of young people who are inundated with anti-smoking messages from early childhood, but still take up this very expensive, highly susceptible and unhealthy habit.
In response to this issue the Ontario Government has started an ad campaign on YouTube specifically targeting young adults who "social" smoke. These are the guys who have deluded themselves that the rare "social" smoke is okey dokey.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fb5q2eie4ko&feature=player_embedded
Although, humorous, the idea behind these ads is to start serious discussions around the so-called "social" smoker. Supposedly they don't consider themselves "real" smokers because they don't smoke full time. Whatever...
Personally, I believe these smokers are in denial. It is a slippery slope and could take very little to become an addicted smoker.
However...will these YouTube ads really be effective? Maybe...for some...only time will tell.
Nevertheless, I know for sure, these ads are very clever and quite funny. Lets hope they work!
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That video was hilarious! I hope it does the job. I, too, have been amazed at the number of young people who smoke despite the cost physically and financially. Our generation was unaware; today's kids should know better.
ReplyDeleteI forgot to say that I just stopped by from SITS to say hello. I had to share that video on facebook--it was just too silly! lol
ReplyDeleteThat video was great! I am glad that this generation is more aware. In both of my Son's schools smoking is not cool...so different then in my day! You were cool if you were seen smoking back then...glad times are changing. Hope the message gets stronger and louder!
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