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Tobacco plain packaging takes effect today
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E-cigs help alcoholics cope with detox smoking ban
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Security breach by smoker delays flight two hours
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Vaping not enough for some smokers
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Cigarette companies are being sneaky around taxes
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Tobacco giant vows to quit smoking
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