Tobacco is banned in the United States
Small businesses forced to close due to low traffic
Mom and Pop mini markets
close from sales plunge
other consumer industries
(soda, gum, candy, etc.) lose
sales
Tobacco becomes a heavily trafficked drug
puts more money into the cartels pockets
creates more war and conflict south of border
IRS opens new tobacco investigation department
Major tobacco producers forced out of business
unemployment rate skyrockets
Distribution chains lay off hundreds of employees
Tobacco farmers move out of the
country and sell to cartels
Addicts will find a way to obtain tobacco products
Smoking becomes more common in homes
due to fear of being spotted outside
second hand smoke
begins to surface at a
higher rate
crime rate spikes (participations in
illegal sales, possession of illegal
contraband, etc.)
Tobacco found by adicts is
unregulated and dangerous
More toxins and carcinogens are
introduced to users
Tobacco is no longer taxed
government loses ability
to fund certain programs
tobacco costs on the steets
become nearly double than
the cost before ban
Arrest rates soar due to continued use
jobs losses increase due
to failed background checks
incarceration rates reach a point
higher than the war on drugs
USA economy loses 48 billion in GDP
major share holders sell
off portions in fear of profit loss
US economy hits a fear recession
Users seek alternative drugs
amphetamine, cocaine, and other
stimulating drug overdoses increase