How did menthol cigarettes come to control such a large share of African American smokers' cigarette purchases? [quick cites: wikipedia, FDA (via USA Today), Harvard SoPH] [more inside]
posted by jjjjjjjijjjjjjj on Nov 3, 2009 - 20 answers

Does anyone have a link to research linking in-store tobacco counter advertising and teenage smoking habits? [more inside]
posted by cameronfromedinburgh on Sep 23, 2009 - 2 answers

So... The US has banned clove cigarettes. This is the only type I smoke because I dislike the taste and feel of smoking a tobacco-only cigarette. What options to I have? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 23, 2009 - 27 answers

Why is there such uniformity in the design of cigarettes in comparison to other tobacco products?
posted by roofus on Apr 27, 2009 - 18 answers

Why are corners cut on some rolling papers? [more inside]
posted by Black_Umbrella on Jun 10, 2008 - 7 answers

How organic is Natural American Spirit tobacco? [more inside]
posted by fjardt on Mar 26, 2008 - 6 answers

Want to get healthier. In which order should I fix my three vices for optimal success? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 17, 2006 - 29 answers

Are cigarettes being made differently than a few months ago? Normally you light a cigarette and if you put it in the ashtray, it just burns up to the filter. I notice that about 6 months ago, the cigarette no longer does that but extinguishes itself if I don't keep puffing. Has anybody else had this experience? I smoke Marlboro Ultra Lights. No preachers, please.
posted by zorro astor on Dec 12, 2004 - 21 answers

BodilyFunctionFilter: Five weeks smoke free - huzzah! - however, I am worried that I am not hacking up any lung hommous from 8+ years of a reasonably rastafarian rock n roll lifestyle. I am breathing great, but i *know* there should be stuff coming out ... is my worry justifed?
posted by elphTeq on Jun 6, 2004 - 26 answers

If you have ever smoked, what story, event or argument finally convinced you to stop?
posted by cup on Dec 19, 2003 - 35 answers