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Anti-smoking adsGraphic pictures will be printed on cigarette packets. (Yucky! especially the tumour on the guy's neck) If you are a smoker, will this have any affect on you? Do you think it may prevent children starting smoking?
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I have no problem with this stance. Everyone is aware of the ills of smoking so reinforcing them is no bad thing. I suppose I'm a bit of a non-smoking evangelist, as I went from 20-30 a day to stop as soon as I found out I was pregnant with Domi. Haven't touched one since and would never consider doing so again! I hope it stops both current and future smokers, I know we'll get the usual cries of 'infringement of human rights' but tell a 5 year old child that their parent or grandparent is dying of cancer as a result of smoking, and then tell me whose human right is being voilated?? *edit to say, ooops, sorry if that sounds like a bit of a rant . . . |
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I have been a non smoker for the past 18months, and my hubby still smokes, quite honestly if someone is determined to smoke, do not think these ad's would make any difference......They do not to him... |
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I've never smoked so cannot fathom the attraction, it's smelly and dirty and looks unattractive. For some reason kids think its cool ANYTHING that makes them think twice has got to be good. My best friend smokes and her partner too, they are polite not to smoke in my house they pop outside to the garden) but when they visit I can smell it for ages afterwards and it makes me heave. With all the negative connections, from the high risk of cancer, to the almost trivial, bad breath etc. WHAT makes people want to anymore. Adults will tell you they wish they'd never started, but they have been doing that for years, even when penalised by taxation on fags they continue. Some women I know would rather smoke and have a cuppa than eat. My pregnant ladies have difficulty breaking the habit. This is such an addictive drug; yet help is available to quit. Smokers helplines give you pointers to help reduce. In our area there are group sessions in the health centres, nicotines patches are given and can be used ( even in pregnancy!) I implore any smokers on the forum to try and give up, don't be setting a bad example for the kids. OK, I'm preaching but it's for your own good! |
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Nope, I am afraid it will not alter my enjoyment of smoking But I guess if it discourages youngsters from starting to smoke then I am all for the advertisements. |
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I do agree with what everyone has said and, if it helps stop young people from starting in the first place, then that's good. What interests me, as a previous smoker, is what actually provides the motivation to stop smoking. My parents smoked, and my mother gave me my first cigarette in a fairly traumatic moment on Victoria Station! Many times over the years I tried giving up and perhaps stopped for a few months and then started again. This time, I have not smoked since the beginning of June 2007 - I still get the urge for a ciggie now and then, but wouldn't dream of lighting up. I can't put my finger on what's actually changed apart from the fact that my OH gave up before me and that made it a whole lot easier. You have to want for yourself to give up - not for other people or for saving money or really even for your own health. I think there is something else that motivates finally quitting. Wish I knew what it was! |
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I really hope these adverts will have the impact intended on today's smokers. It appears that the offer of free 'stop smoking' sessions and stop smoking products on the NHS are a complete waste of NHS funds. People will go to their doctor for what they think is a magical cure but if they are not in the right frame of mind to want to give up smoking, no amount of NHS help will cure them of their addiction. The money would be far better spent on helping the many people who are afflicted by terrible illnesses through no fault of their own. Maybe these adverts will now make parents think twice about what their children may have to face in years to come. I used to smoke and I stopped years ago......without the aid of patches or tablets, just determination. My husband also smoked and he stopped a year after I did - again through determination. We both enjoyed smoking but the thought of the harm it could do to our children and of ailing health to ourselves, made it easier to stop. It is true you can tell a smoker in the street by their sallow, wrinkled skin and above all, the smell of tobacco on their breath stays with them. Maybe this advertising campaign is just what is needed for the message to strike home ........... I would also add to it "Save yourself, preserve the young" |
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