The government adds a sin tax to cigarettes and alcohol.
sin tax
idiomA government-imposed tax on a specific good, service, or activity which is legal but widely considered to be unwholesome or socially harmful, such as a tax on alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, or gambling.
Many countries use a sin tax to discourage people from buying products that are bad for their health.
Economists often debate whether a sin tax effectively reduces consumption or simply places an unfair financial burden on those struggling with addiction.