I am not a smoker but I understand the cost associated of smoking. So what are you going to do when prices are to expensive to buy or a collapse occurs?
Well first I would buy or make a pipe so I can reuse it. You could buy the tobacco in bulk or you could learn natural alternatives. I think you would be surprise to know how many natural alternatives exist or you could try growing your own tobacco.
My favorite is Common Mullein a local weed. This plant grows very tall and is also called witches torch. You harvest the leaves dry them and crush. When smoked this plant gives a calming effect and mild flavor. This is a hardy plant with many purposes. I hope you will google the properties of this wonderful plant and search for natural smoking alternatives in your area.
Many of the plants that Monsanto aka Roundup call weeds are really good foods and medicines! A weed is only a weed if it serves no purpose! Please don't use any plants that have been sprayed or are located in a questionable areas or if you can not id the plant a 100%. Please check out the health benefits of dandelions, plantain, red clover, heal all or self heal, pineapple weed, burdock, st.john's wort, ground ivy, lamb quarters aka pigs weed, jewelweed, wood sorrel and queen anne's lace. They are all considered weeds now but once a upon a time they were considered food and are very healthy!
