Smoker

Someone who smokes tobacco or cannabis, cigarette substitutes, or various other drugs.

Active Smoker Refers to someone who is currently smoking tobacco products, such as cigarettes, cigars, or pipes. This includes individuals who smoke regularly or occasionally.

Former Smoker

Refers to someone who has quit smoking and no longer uses tobacco products. There is often a time-based criterion to classify someone as a former smoker. For example: Short-term former smoker: Someone who quit within the last 6–12 months. Long-term former smoker: Someone who quit more than a year ago.