Tobacco is banned in the United States

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Tobacco is banned in the United States

Users seek alternative drugs

amphetamine, cocaine, and other stimulating drug overdoses increase

USA economy loses 48 billion in GDP

US economy hits a fear recession

major share holders sell off portions in fear of profit loss

Arrest rates soar due to continued use

incarceration rates reach a point higher than the war on drugs

jobs losses increase due to failed background checks

Tobacco is no longer taxed

tobacco costs on the steets become nearly double than the cost before ban

government loses ability to fund certain programs

Addicts will find a way to obtain tobacco products

Tobacco found by adicts is unregulated and dangerous

More toxins and carcinogens are introduced to users

crime rate spikes (participations in illegal sales, possession of illegal contraband, etc.)

Smoking becomes more common in homes due to fear of being spotted outside

second hand smoke begins to surface at a higher rate

Major tobacco producers forced out of business

Tobacco farmers move out of the country and sell to cartels

Distribution chains lay off hundreds of employees

unemployment rate skyrockets

Tobacco becomes a heavily trafficked drug

IRS opens new tobacco investigation department

creates more war and conflict south of border

puts more money into the cartels pockets

Small businesses forced to close due to low traffic

other consumer industries (soda, gum, candy, etc.) lose sales

Mom and Pop mini markets close from sales plunge