This week, RTS focused
on nicotine addiction and
its effects. Romancing The
Smoke posted the Four
Conditions of Nicotine
Withdrawal (Chapter 7 from
the book), to open a general
discussion about addiction,
what it actually feels like,
the despair it fosters and the
problems of breaking free.
Our timing could not be
better (or worse).
Addiction swept away a
legendary being, when we
lost one of our most beloved
artists, Robin Williams.
His towering talent, as one
of the world's greatest funny
men, was still not as powerful
as the demons that fueled his
addictions. He did numerous
stints in rehab, as recently
as last month. The hilarious
routines he worked up about
his habits don't seem so
funny now.
Fighting addiction is a
matter of life and death.
Whether it's cigarettes,
alcohol, drugs, speed or
sugar, it's crucial to keep
a handle on these desires.
I buried six family members
who who thought they could
smoke, drink and party forever.
Romancing The Smoke
is a cautionary tale. It's black
lung humor. Some parts
aren't funny at all. Others
are hysterical for the wrong
reasons. Anyone who used
to smoke can relate. It's a
slow burn, a slow death.
We encourage everyone
to break this chain.
Today's anti-tobacco youth
programs have the right idea-
Modify the behavior of a
generation. Stop the habit
before it starts. Become the
first smoke free generation.
Keep going.
RTS is cheering you on....
and that's no joke...
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