[notatcomputer68]

First yes I think it does. Second this is more like paying people not to smoke a particular brand - they could change to another.

[vezycash]

I'll need some proof of your claim. It makes no sense to me. Cos the intuitive thing is for addicts to use that money for binge smoking.

[palunon]

Huh, nicotine dependency doesn't really work like that. Most smokers don't spend all their money on cigarettes, and go on smoking binges when they have more money...

Source: I smoke, and about half the people I know do too.