"I only smoke when I drink"

Eddie Ere · 31-05-2010 01:12PM

I smoke only when I drink. Never been a regular and tbh I know I never will.

I do it because I want to have one. Simples.

zootroid · 31-05-2010 01:16PM

I think I remember reading something about how alcohol increases the enjoyment you get from smoking. So not only are peoples will power lower (as they've had a few drinks), but the alcohol magnifies the pleasure they get from having a smoke.

Joe Cool · 31-05-2010 01:40PM

Cade Late Poison wrote: »

Not cool, Joe.

Ah don't knock it 'til you've tried it.

It's been scientifically proven that free smokes are less likely to cause cancer and can even lower cholesterol.

Fact*

*Citation needed.

CathalDublin · 31-05-2010 01:44PM

Don't see a problem with it, do it myself.

johnmcdnl · 31-05-2010 01:51PM

I think it's just got to do with all the smokers having to go outside to have a smoke now.. all the craic is to be had outside so people go out.. then it's probably peer pressure or whatever suppose you get the craving to have a fag when your out there...

blame the smoking ban basically.. more young people smoke when there out than ever before as far as i can see because of it...

AnonoBoy · 31-05-2010 01:56PM

I only do heroin when I've had a drink too.

m5ex9oqjawdg2i · 31-05-2010 01:58PM

I only smoke when I drink as when I drink I lose my inhibitions, I also enjoy smoking. I'm not addicted and I buy my own when I go out. I'm also not addicted, I never crave for a cigarette. I understand that it is unhealthy, but so is drinking.

I guess some people are just jealous that others can give up smoking whenever they wish.

31-05-2010 03:00PM

**Timbuk2** wrote: »

WTF is that about? Why do some people only smoke when they drink? Why even bother - drinking alcohol might make you enjoy your night more but smoking won't! These people will eventually become addicted to cigarettes.

Do people do this to 'fit in', or is it because a lot of their friends spend time in the smoking areas and they feel left out. I hear people saying all sorts of things like 'Smoking is actually really nice, but only when you're drunk', 'It makes you drunk quicker', or 'You get a great buzz off smoking when you drink' but it sounds like bull to me - I think they're doing it because they feel left out and they are trying to fit in.

What are your thoughts?

I used to smoke all the time from about 12 - 21, or there abouts. I have the very odd one sober now but very very rarely.

Drinking is my weakness and I always smoke when drinking.

There.

GTE · 31-05-2010 03:04PM

There are lots of people out there who smoke all the time just because it looks cool, forget the pub part of it. Rather silly.

For me I have the odd few when Im out drinking. Its the only time I find myself liking it. Maybe the alcohol is dumbing down my "OMG WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO YOURSELF" senses.
I never crave one any other time. I could smoke about 10 in a night out but I never crave afterwards.

I also agree with the first one in a long while giving you a buzz.

I pay for them.

orourkeda · 31-05-2010 03:11PM

I only **** when I spank

..Brian.. · 31-05-2010 03:13PM

I've had around a 20 a day habit for the last about 13 years or so but in the last year have cut down a lot and am now an "only when i drink" smoker. Simple reason, when I get drunk I have neither the will power nor the inclination to not smoke!

I've done this before and ended up drinking 5 nights a week to compensate but that obviously lead back to smoking fullt time but the last year and a half or so, I've managed to stick to only when drinking once a week or so.

SIX PACK · 31-05-2010 03:32PM

I start smoking when i was 21 mainly because of smoking Ban.
Im 25 Now. I strictly only ever smoke when we are out @ the wkend...
tbh their is nothing nicer when your in a pub or club & heading out to the smoking area with your mates where its quieter

..
So you can actually hav a conversation,

Most of my mates are also only wkend smokers

shizz · 31-05-2010 04:21PM

I really dont understand this. I always go out to the smoking area to talk to ppl and have a laugh but I never smoke. I dont think the fact that you have to go out there to have a good chat with someone, is a reason to smoke while you're out there.

snuggles09 · 31-05-2010 04:26PM

a few of my friend who are the smoke when you drink type are ex smokers..they dont smoke during the week but still feel the need to have one or two when they are out socialising..i hate it as everytime i go for one they follow me and bum from me so a pack of 20 is gone in the space of 4 cigarettes that i have..if they know they are smoking when they go out they should buy 20 but they think if they have them at home they'll go back on them again

wandering now spewing guff and straying off the point

my point: BUY YOUR OWN FAGS!:mad:..thats better:D

citizen_p · 31-05-2010 04:28PM

i do it just to go out to the soking area, because most of the girls smoke, and im not going to be the guy minding handbags and drinks... also i want a ride

Fart · 31-05-2010 04:31PM

PeterIanStaker wrote: »

Not heard of smirting - smoking and flirting? Smokin area the best place to score.

To score cancer, more like.

Hannibal Smith · 31-05-2010 04:34PM

**Timbuk2** wrote: »

WTF is that about? Why do some people only smoke when they drink? Why even bother - drinking alcohol might make you enjoy your night more but smoking won't! These people will eventually become addicted to cigarettes.

Do people do this to 'fit in', or is it because a lot of their friends spend time in the smoking areas and they feel left out. I hear people saying all sorts of things like 'Smoking is actually really nice, but only when you're drunk', 'It makes you drunk quicker', or 'You get a great buzz off smoking when you drink' but it sounds like bull to me - I think they're doing it because they feel left out and they are trying to fit in.

What are your thoughts?

I only smoke when I drink...when I'm sober I can control my cravings...when I'm drunk I'm not so much in charge. And yes it does help me enjoy my night more. I could sit there tapping my leg craving the damn thing, or I could buy a pack of fags, take a step outside and enjoy every beautiful drag of a delicious Marlboro light....YUM!

Demonon · 31-05-2010 04:36PM

I do this too. For about the last 10 years so your "eventually become addicted" argument isn't true. I go through less than 20 cigarettes a year.

Boskowski · 31-05-2010 04:45PM

Demonon wrote: »

I do this too. For about the last 10 years so your "eventually become addicted" argument isn't true. I go through less than 20 cigarettes a year.

What you're saying is you're smoking 1 cigarette every two weeks or so. Big fkn deal you're not becoming addicted. Thats not even "smoking when drinking". Thats like Bill Clinton - "I'm smoking but I'm not inhaling". You're not smoking. Period.

Try 3 to 5 every time you're on a night out. Not saying impossible but different story altogether.

Actually don't. Smoking is not a good idea. But don't come along with not even 20 a year and tell us how great you are not becoming addicted.

31-05-2010 04:48PM

How long do you have to be smoking to be considered a smoker? I only started a few months ago but I smoke between 5 and 10 rollies in an evenin now.. Hate cigarettes, love Drum Light.

Don't think I want to brand myself as a smoker just yet though.

Sea Sharp · 31-05-2010 04:50PM

Deleted User wrote: »

How long do you have to be smoking to be considered a smoker? I only started a few months ago but I smoke between 5 and 10 rollies in an evenin now.. Hate cigarettes, love Drum Light.

Don't think I want to brand myself as a smoker just yet though.

Keep it up.

Coolness only happens when you start talking about how much you want to quit.

Demonon · 31-05-2010 04:51PM

Boskowski wrote: »

What you're saying is you're smoking 1 cigarette every two weeks or so. Big fkn deal you're not becoming addicted. Thats not even "smoking when drinking". Thats like Bill Clinton - "I'm smoking but I'm not inhaling". You're not smoking. Period.

Try 3 to 5 every time you're on a night out. Not saying impossible but different story altogether.

Actually don't. Smoking is not a good idea. But don't come along with not even 20 a year and tell us how great you are not becoming addicted.

What was that all about ? I'm not implying how great I am not becoming addicted, I was merely pointing out a flaw in the OP's statement that "eventually these people will all become addicted", it's simply not true. Jeez you smoking addicts are an odd bunch.

4zn76tysfajdxp · 31-05-2010 04:55PM

GaNjaHaN wrote: »

Keep it up.

Woah, really?

Sofiztikated · 31-05-2010 04:56PM

[QUOTE=Hannibal Smith;66161355]I only smoke when I drink...when I'm sober I can control my cravings...when I'm drunk I'm not so much in charge. And yes it does help me enjoy my night more. I could sit there tapping my leg craving the damn thing, or I could buy a pack of fags, take a step outside and enjoy every beautiful drag of a delicious Marlboro light....YUM![/QUOTE]

Sorry, excuse me? Hannibal Smith, Marlboro lights? Does not compute.

Hannibal Smith · 31-05-2010 04:59PM

Sofiztikated wrote: »

Sorry, excuse me? Hannibal Smith, Marlboro lights? Does not compute.

haha...cigars were proving too expensive, I save them for when a plan comes together

Sea Sharp · 31-05-2010 05:04PM

Cade Late Poison wrote: »

Woah, really?

Nah, not really. I'm assuming it was a troLoL post.

Horse_box · 31-05-2010 05:11PM

I know loads of people who would have a smoke when they are drinking even though they don't smoke normaly.

I have no bother going out to the smoking area with them and not smoking but I can see the appeal I suppose. It's a social thing

Indubitable · 31-05-2010 05:17PM

Demonon wrote: »

What was that all about ? I'm not implying how great I am not becoming addicted, I was merely pointing out a flaw in the OP's statement that "eventually these people will all become addicted", it's simply not true. Jeez you smoking addicts are an odd bunch.

20 a year is extremely low IMO for someone who goes out at the weekends and smokes while drinking. I might have went through 300 a year and there is a big difference in how easy it is not getting addicted. Although, I still find it relatively easy at that amount. Perhaps 500 or more would be really tough. It depends on the person's willpower really.

Resi12 · 31-05-2010 05:17PM

Never got this, I never smoke when drunk and always go out to the smoking area with friends. What's the need to smoke?

Then again with all the smoke I'd be inhaling I might as well start smoke anyway, NOT. :pac:

molloyjazz · 31-05-2010 05:25PM

just shows how bad alcohol can be as a gateway drug.. and how addictive fags are, as i started smoking as a 'only when i drink person' .. i mean i wouldn't smoke anything from the headshop if it was like cigarettes, if its not a good buzz then i wouldn't bother.. but here i am typing this fag in hand, breath stinking and the keyboard getting covered in ash!

"I only smoke when I drink"

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