Eight of 10 smokers get hooked before age 18.
I managed to avoid the nicotine habit until age 18, but then I got hooked. I’m still smoking all these years later.
“If cigarettes ever reach $2 a pack, I’m quitting.” — Jeff Prince, 1980s
Cigs are more than double that now.
So it’s nice to see people spreading the word about a disgusting habit that leaves your pockets empty, clothes smelly, teeth yellow, and lungs black.
The truth campaign — a youth smoking prevention tour — hits town today, with giveaways, activities, and a potentially life-saving message.
Catch it this afternoon and evening at Cutting Edge Haunted House, 1701 E. Lancaster Ave. in Fort Worth.
