Unfortunately the massive “sin” tax on tobacco means governments are just as addicted as users. On the bright side, it’s still not quite as bad as it is in countries where the government has an ownership stake in the biggest tobacco company, like India and Japan (at least they used to).

I have always advocated for a 5 year phase out of nicotine or any other addictive substances in all products. Each year you reduce it by 20% till you hit zero.