Although several carcinogens were already known at the time (for example, benzo[a]pyrene was isolated from coal tar and demonstrated to be a potent carcinogen in 1933), none were known to be contained in adequate quantities in tobacco smoke
The Licorice/Anise smell-taste is there to a degree, but this pipe tobacco always sent my tongue " out to pasture " every time I tried to get along with it
Because rolling paper and smoking accessory manufacturers do not have testing requirements, many of these products contain harmful contaminants that can harm the consumer, so beware
Now, how about being sensible about vaping, which is a far less deadly alternative and, when used responsibly by adults, can be a pragmatic quitting aid
I never had a Thatcherite attitude