Medina Abney

Exavia, age 27, says that she doesn't smoke; "I just know how to smoke."

Nisha Damani

Ruchika, age 22, lives in Philadelphia and attends Temple University. She has been smoking for three years.

Shandy Lee

Speaking for myself, most of my friends get very surprised when they find out that I smoke. I'm 25, and I feel that everyone has different diversions. There is a decadent side to me, and smoking is part of it.

Wai Wong

Chung, age 20, had no excuse; "I don't know… because I'm bored."

Wai Wong

Jessie, age 20, says her reason for starting is: "Because I was undergoing a period of depression, and I wanted an escape. I thought smoking was a good idea."

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