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The drug store's business model has been a one stop place for all things convenient, and I don't have a problem with a particular chain deciding to not sell a certain product.
What I DO have a problem with is:
Folks cheering and absolutely elated with the cessation of tobacco sales, but "pooh-pooh" the continuing sale of alcohol, junk food, pornography, etc.
Alcohol can have positive health benefits if drunk in moderation. Junk food is fine in moderation--like another user said, smoking has zero benefits and one puff can damage your lungs. Porn is sold at CVS?
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It's merely a politically correct decision to make "news".
It will affect their profit, so how will the news do them any good?
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I'll just stop at Walgreen's to buy smokes, beer, pork rinds, and a lottery ticket tomorrow.
You do that. I'm sure you'll live a long, healthy life.
I support their making a move they think is right even though apparently it is causing some controversy. Some people are going to agree and some will disagree with their decision. But ultimately it's their store and their decision. I applaud their deciding to do what they think is the right thing for them.
People can nit-pick all they want but if CVS feels by not selling this particular product will contribute to the health of their customers, they certainly have the right to do so. They cannot pull everything that could be harmful to everyone's health off the shelves or they would have an empty store. But cigarettes are probably the most harmful.
I support their making a move they think is right even though apparently it is causing some controversy. Some people are going to agree and some will disagree with their decision. But ultimately it's their store and their decision. I applaud their deciding to do what they think is the right thing for them.
People can nit-pick all they want but if CVS feels by not selling this particular product will contribute to the health of their customers, they certainly have the right to do so. They cannot pull everything that could be harmful to everyone's health off the shelves or they would have an empty store. But cigarettes are probably the most harmful.
Actually the medications are the most harmful. I never heard of someone od'ing on a pack of cigarettes.
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There's a pharmacy IN the drug store.
They even have a separate line, register, waiting area, etc.
What are you talking about? Of course there is a pharmacy in the drug store and they can't sell cigarettes because they are a pharmacy... at least that has been the case where I've lived for a long time.
I just assumed that was a nationwide thing. It seems like common sense.
Actually the medications are the most harmful. I never heard of someone od'ing on a pack of cigarettes.
Not all medications are harmful. Some are yes, especially if they are the type that are abused like opiates. But But there are many life saving medications, that while they may have side effects, they are also life savers.
But most medications are temporarily taken and do not lead to death. Cigarettes on the other hand, are not just smoked just by one pack over a certain period of time. For most people they are a lifetime habit and unlike many medications, they are guaranteed to lead to all kinds of Cancers, heart disease and other illness. I am surprised that you do not know this. I thought in this day and age everyone did.
Not all medications are harmful. Some are yes, especially if they are the type that are abused like opiates. But But there are many life saving medications, that while they may have side effects, they are also life savers.
But most medications are temporarily taken and do not lead to death. Cigarettes on the other hand, are not just smoked just by one pack over a certain period of time. For most people they are a lifetime habit and unlike many medications, they are guaranteed to lead to all kinds of Cancers, heart disease and other illness. I am surprised that you do not know this. I thought in this day and age everyone did.
Who said I didn't know this? Ofcorse I know this that's why I don't smoke. My point was you can OD on meds in one night, it takes years or decades to be affected from smoking. Most meds have serious side affects risks. Prescription drugs kill millions of people from abuse just like smoking cigarettes for long periods of time.
Many prescription drugs can cause liver, heart, and other damage I'm surprised you didn't know that. The drug companies are just as bad as the tabacco companies. If the drug companies are so good why do they keep making up new illnesses and telling people to ask their doctor for these drugs. Why should someone ask a doctor for a certain drug? That right there tells you something is up. A doctor is trained to TELL YOU what drug is best for you. The drug business is just that a business to sell more drugs.
Not much profit in cigs and a lot of the drugstore chains are jockeying for position as leader of the new 'one stop wellness destination' model. I think they are trying to break away from the 'pharmacy with a convenience store' image and refocus on more health and beauty related offerings.
Some studies show certain benefits from alcohol consumption. I doubt them, but they're out there. Soda - we all need sugar and some of us have metabolic conditions that require us to consume huge numbers of calories lest we waste away. (I knew a guy like that - he didn't exercise or anything but he still had to consume at least 11,000 calories each day or he'd lose weight.) Potato chips - we all need fat and salt as well. Everything in moderation. I've lost tons of weight while still consuming soda and chips.
In contrast, tobacco products have ZERO positive benefit no matter how little nor how much they're used. Some people claim that they get a "nicotine buzz"... but the only people who need a buzz are losers who don't know how to generate their own energy. The one and only scientifically documented benefit to nicotine use is a 1% increase in cognitive function in addicts who had just smoked compared to addicts who were craving nicotine.
Today's article on this in the Los Angeles Times contained a quote to the effect that CVS was not engaging in altruistic behavior, but rather that this move was a "savvy public-relations ploy". They obviously figured that they will gain more than they will lose; only time will tell for sure whether they were right or wrong.
Today's article on this in the Los Angeles Times contained a quote to the effect that CVS was not engaging in altruistic behavior, but rather that this move was a "savvy public-relations ploy". They obviously figured that they will gain more than they will lose; only time will tell for sure whether they were right or wrong.
Like everything else in America, it's marketing. They won't sell cigarettes, but will sell junk food and alcohol. They are simply playing with people's emotions.
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