Who would have thought that I would overcome my nicotine addiction because my government forced me to ?

It's ridiculous but true !
Since lockdown started here on 26 March in South Africa the sale of tobacco and alcohol has been totally banned and still is banned.
That's almost 2 months !

I had enough tobacco for the initial 3 week ban but then that was extended. Then it was going to go back on sale on 1 May. I went to the shop to buy some only to discover that the ban had been extended.
So now I haven't smoked any tobacco for almost 5 weeks if I'm not mistaken.
So...I guess I have given up tobacco now. Imagine that ! I'm sort of grateful and irritated at my president. How do you thank someone while letting them know that you're not amused either ? 😏

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SumKindaMunster · 51-55, M

Yeah I heard about this. I can't believe your government thinks this is the safe thing to do. It's just going to drive people to the black market.

Wraithorn · 51-55, M

@SumKindaMunster Yes, the long term effects on certain other things are unknown. It's quite a risk that they've taken. We'll see what happens long term.
Apparently 1 June is now the new date for them to go back on sale.
After such a long time I wonder how many peeps will be desperate and how many will have managed to overcome their alcohol or nicotine addiction.

This is all unpleasant but it is indeed interesting.