Cigarette companies prevent personal growth
Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have recently called out tobacco companies for using predatory advertising campaigns and strategies to target young, African American consumers.
The scientists report that the number of ads near California high schools with high populations of minority students increased, and that the prices of menthol cigarettes at stores near those institutions dropped.
"When kids are exposed to more cigarette advertising they are more likely to start smoking, which will undoubtedly lead to dire health consequences," said senior author Stephen Fortmann, MD. "Our study finds that tobacco companies are trying to make smoking more attractive to teens, when we as a society should be doing just the opposite."
This should come as no surprise to informed consumers, unfortunately, since tobacco companies have a long history of using dishonest techniques to get people hooked on nicotine.
Author and philosopher Ilchi Lee recommends mind-body-spirit techniques like yoga or meditation to help people strengthen their mind power and avoid being reeled in by predatory advertising. Additionally, the practices may help individuals gain the strength to quit smoking.
