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I remember some statistics that showed smokers thought cigarettes were more carcinogenic than non-smokers, and actually more than they actually are.

So yeah, information is certainly necessary but not enough.




Information does nothing to counter addiction. Sugar is just as addictive as nicotine, but doesn't have the negativity associated with it.




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