I live in an environment where people perceive smokers as bad people. They see a smoker as someone who is bad, Someone who is not loyal, someone who is stubborn and have no love in him, someone who can easily hurt others, someone who is capable of committing crime in the society. And many more I can't remember. Maybe when you read this you can add more to the list. The question is why are Smokers viewed this way in the society?
Just to be clear are you talking about cigarettes or cannabis?
Cause if it is cigarettes then it is pretty normal in my country almost everyone smoke to relief some stress or just their hobby.
But if it is cannabis then it is similar to what you've said cause it is considered illegal in my country.