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The Cost of Dependency: A Smoking Dilemma
This chapter explores the manipulative nature of social media and algorithms in promoting dependency on substances, particularly focusing on smoking and its parallels with the pharmaceutical industry. It discusses the emotional impacts of smoking within family dynamics, including children's distress over parental health choices, and highlights the importance of awareness in fostering healthier habits. Through personal narratives and critiques of societal norms, the chapter emphasizes the need for informed decisions regarding substance use for better community well-being.