I’m almost 31 now. But when I was in high school and college, I’ve taken a puff here and there of weed joints every now and then or bong hits.
I’ve never ever smoked a cigarettes before but I’ve had maybe like less than 10 total cigars in my life. I tried it before because I was like well I’m not inhaling it into my lungs so it’s fine but then realized it can also cause gum disease or cancer so I stopped.
I’ve taken a few puffs of vape here and there a few years ago but also ended up coughing super hard since my lung isn’t use to the nicotine and haven’t tried since.
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First, that’s an interesting question. Health survey? Dating-related question?
Second, no. I wouldn’t consider you a “former smoker” based on what you described. I think “former smoker” implies you were regularly smoking for a long period of time. It sounds like you’ve tried it here and there a hand full of times, but never actually got hooked or had the chance to do anything that might resemble serious damage.
I am not a doctor, OP.
No. I consider a “former smoker” to be someone who smoked (inhaled) daily for an extended period of time and then quit.
So, why would anyone care that you’re a former smoker? (and yes, of course you are)
Room mates? Landlord? Employer? Dating partners? Any of those might care. (I’m a Landlord and would not rent to a smoker or former smoker, as my property’s setup for non-smokers only.)
I imagine you don’t think you’ll return to the practice.