Withdrawal Symptoms: US Submarine Fleet Gets Used To Life Without Cigarettes -- The Canadian Press
YOKOSUKA, Japan — As if life on a submarine wasn't already stressful enough, with its cramped quarters, long work hours and weeks at sea, thousands of smokers on the U.S. Navy's submarine fleet recently got an unwelcome ultimatum from Uncle Sam.
As of last month, all submarines in the U.S. Navy are officially smoke free — and it's been a tense transition.
For some officers and sailors, the new policy has been that extra push they needed to make the decision to quit. But for many more, it means a little more effort at irritation management and a lot more stocking up on nicotine patches, chewing tobacco and snuff before heading out to sea.
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Update: Sub crews adjust to no-smoking policy -- UPI
My Comment: Sub crews adjusting to a no-smoking policy .... who are they kidding. I am sure there are a lot peeved and stressed out sailors out there right now.
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