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Not only could smoking kill you, but it's also crazy expensive. Here's the real cost of being a smoker in Louisiana.

Obviously, smoking is horrible for your health. But do you realize the toll it's also taking on your relationships and your wallet, Louisiana?

Vince Lombardi is famous for the quote, 'Winners never quit and quitters never win.' Truer words have never been spoken... except for in this instance!

There will also be an increase in the minimum markup on cigarettes and a hefty jump in in taxes on cigarette rolling papers as well.

The new law also legally bans those under 21 from buying and using e-cigarettes (A.K.A. "vapes").

When it becomes the law of the land, the new age restrictions would also apply to vaping and e-cigarettes.

Turns out that my weekly bottle of wine is associated with an increased absolute lifetime cancer risk.

Apparently, the non-smokers were complaining that they were working more than the smokers - and their managers agreed.

Louisiana legislators are considering firing up an additional tax burden for Louisiana smokers.

Cigarette smokers the price of your smokes is going up by .22 cents per pack on Friday when a new state tax takes effect.

As a dirty smoker myself and I'm aware of all of the health issues that can occur as a result. From health problems, to higher rates on life insurance and the actual cost of cigarettes, smoking is expensive.

Yesterday was the American Cancer Society's annual "Great American Smokeout" and yet, with all the best intentions, here I sit, coffee in one hand and a cigarette in the other. And it's not like the Good Lord hasn't given me all the signs a normal human would need to understand the importance of putting an end to this idiotic behavior.