Two famous American actors who advertised Marlboro cigarettes developed lung cancer and made official statements shortly before their deaths urging their fans to quit smoking. This farewell and, undoubtedly, noble gesture caused a real wave of the fight against smoking. The book we present to you sets similar goals. It contains the history of diseases of many prominent personalities who fell ill as a result of addictions. And if this book helps save at least a few lives, then it is worth reading it.