In the 2003 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 53.3% of 12-17 year olds had purchased their own cigarettes directly from a store, 63.3% of kids had given money to a friend to buy cigarettes for them (like my aforementioned friend), and 30.5% of kids purchased cigarettes indirectly, or from another source, such as a friend or family member
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Hard Packs The more durable, crush-proof version, made from rigid cardboard or plastic