Well, the Altoid folks responded. They're stranger than me... here's their response.
" Thank you for visiting our web site and your interest in Curiously Strong Altoids.  We're delighted to respond to your question. 
   Altoids have not been tested for addictive ness [yes, that was split into two words...] Isn't it curious? Altoids are so popular, we hope that the epidemic spreads so your group can continue to be longlime Altoids fans. 
   Please add our site to your bookmarks and visit us again soon. Curiously strong regards!"
WHAT THE HELL? Is it just me, or did most of that letter make absolutly no sense.  It kind of reminded me of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.   I can't believe they actually wish this problem to spread! It's already corrupted our youth! (then again, don't the tobacco companies secretly want the same thing?) I guess it's not so strange, really... eh who am I kidding?
I suppose with ads like these, I shouldn't have been suprised at all... ON WITH THE SHOW!
I also recently read a quite disturbing  post in a message board.  Here it is. 
I guess I'll have to cut back...
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