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

DIY way to keep tobacco fresh? [more inside]
posted by nostrich on Oct 10, 2009 - 12 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

You live at Versailles in 1658. You're nobility of the blood. You know the King. What drugs, drinks, or other ways of getting totally fucked up are available to you? How often could you partake before people started to Have A Problem with it? [more inside]
posted by The Whelk on Sep 20, 2009 - 21 answers

Cigar recommendations? [more inside]
posted by greta simone on May 5, 2009 - 15 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

I'm looking for a trustworthy online retailer for tobacco (specifically Copenhagen snuff). Any recommendations?
posted by Dave. on Feb 26, 2009 - 1 answer

I need to stay on a quite impressive roll of having given up a long held vice. Could you all please assist in this effort? Specifics inside. [more inside]
posted by repoman on Jul 11, 2008 - 38 answers

What is the origin of the phrase "[to] blow smoke up [someone's] ass"? [more inside]
posted by inoculatedcities on Jun 17, 2008 - 5 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

Is there any truth to the suggestion that, "Many scientists believe that cancer deaths among smokers are due to the radioactive content of tobacco leaves and not to nicotine and tar" (source). If so, where does one get non-radioactive tobacco?
posted by MetaMonkey on Nov 11, 2007 - 36 answers

UnFilter(ed): What's the deal with transparent rolling papers? [more inside]
posted by BitterOldPunk on Oct 19, 2007 - 8 answers

Can someone please explain to me the practice of smoking ants? [more inside]
posted by god particle on Aug 27, 2007 - 6 answers

Smoking or suffering? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 9, 2007 - 18 answers

How is it that Camel has achieved in marketing a non-spit oral tobacco product when typically, that type of product has to be spit? [more inside]
posted by Jenna Roadman on Dec 20, 2006 - 8 answers

Nicotenefilter: Where can one purchase kreteks (clove cigarettes) and flavoured cigarettes in Mississauga/Toronto, Ontario (preferrably in the former) and the Columbia, SC area, also preferrably for a good price? [more inside]
posted by Glitter Ninja on Sep 20, 2006 - 11 answers

Finding Davidoffs in chicagoland [more inside]
posted by 1024x768 on Aug 2, 2006 - 7 answers

Is there evidence of Native American tribes suffering health effects from smoking tobacco? [more inside]
posted by magodesky on Apr 14, 2006 - 16 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

What's up with Marlboro's "alternate" logo? [more inside]
posted by mosch on Aug 9, 2005 - 17 answers

I'm finally doing it. I'm quitting smoking - yay me! Anybody who has done this (and succeeded) - how did you get over the rough patches when the urge to light up was almost too powerful to ignore? [more inside]
posted by contessa on Jun 14, 2005 - 40 answers

AirFilter: I have a 92 Camry XLE with a dirty air filter. I bought a new one hoping it would help with the tobacco smoke smells, but I can't see where to install it... [more inside]
posted by icetaco on Apr 13, 2005 - 11 answers

I'm looking for a retail source of Swedish Snus in Los Angeles. [more inside]
posted by redteam on Apr 12, 2005 - 7 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

Giving up smoking. I've been moderately successful in quitting tobacco. But I have a real problem with cannabis. Several times, I've quit the cigarettes for 6 months only to be scuppered when someone offers me a joint, and soon I'm back smoking cigarettes again. I've tried pipes of pure dope (not satisfying and too quick), I've tried eating it (great fun but needs to be done ~2hrs in advance), I've tried "herbal smoking mixtures" (taste like bonfires, don't burn well). But nothing comes close to that nicotine fuelled joint experience. So am I really going to have to turn down every joint for the rest of my life?
posted by anonymous on Dec 2, 2004 - 19 answers

A friend of mine is giving me a pipe tonight. A real pipe, for pipe tobacco. Can anyone suggest any accesory-accesories, such as preferred liquour, chair style, etc...
posted by jon_kill on Sep 21, 2004 - 24 answers

I'm taking up (tobacco) pipe smoking. (No lectures, please.) I was wondering if anyone else here enjoys a good smoke now and then? If so, what are your favorite blends? Pipes? What should I look for in a tobacco pouch-- leather, vinyl? [more inside]
posted by keswick on Jul 2, 2004 - 16 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