airport tobacco and cigarette display in the duty free area of Naples International (NAP). Products labelled "Only for non EU destinations Stock Photo Smokers at Tampa International Airport

That said, the legal status of a substance doesnt tell the whole story

[2] Implementing tobacco warning labels has been strongly opposed by the tobacco industry, most notably in Australia, following the implementation of plain packaging laws

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However, it is crucial to understand that this perceived benefit is related to the ritualistic aspect rather than any inherent advantages of smoking

Ramy Yaacoub Open Society Foundations Director, Middle East and North Africa This Arab Spring veteran and former Egyptian political organizer is working to ensure that the next generation of civil-society organizations and independent media have the resources and skills necessary to lead movements in the MENA region