Many smokers and other drug users do seem to think that "it is much stronger than that".

I believe that we should move radically in the direction f decriminalisation of drug use generally, but that it is perfectly reasonable for people to oppose any kind of propoganda for use ( as opposed to campaigning for decriminalisation) and that should not be equated with prejudice against drug users, of which there is far too much.

Essentially the same holds good in relation to certain gay lifestyles.