The publicly released photos show Patel smoking cigarettes, riding in an old car, and taking a selfie in front of a mirror next to a bottle of rum
Smoking will always affect more than just the person doing it
The American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology has found that incense can trigger asthma attacks because the smoke irritates the already sensitive airways and causes them to tighten
| National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) (nih.gov) Downloadable poster on cannabis and pregnancy Keep Children and Pets Safe Though typically not dangerous to adults, cannabis products can cause serious harm when accidentally ingested by children and pets
Although this is not at the same level as actually having a cigarette, it can still lessen the impact of cravings and relieve unpleasant withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety and irritability
Instead of addressing social determinants and structural drivers of smoking, were offered a ban that costs the government nothing