[Gabz]

but IMO dependence is what most people have in mind when they talk about "addiction,"

I don't give a "hoot" what most people have in mind, because "most people" have been programmed to believe that all the words mean the same - therefore the "belief" is worthless.

and I'm not at all sure why someone who recognizes the similarity between the War On Tobacco and the War On Drugs is bringing it up.

I only mentioned it because of your chart on "dependence." If a comparison of "drugs" is going to be made, then associated consequences also need to be compared. whether it be nicotine, alcohol or cocaine.

[MrLeRoy]

the "belief" is worthless.

Not sure what that means---but I'm pretty sure it's irrelevant to my point that "cigarettes are more addictive than cocaine or heroin" is not misleading to the general public given their understanding of the term.