[Berserker]

Agreed, haven't smoked for the last 36 hours...no probz. Allthough I know for sure that even when totally stopped I'll still have a cigarette with a beer/vodka. I only have a few drinks every two weeks or so, but it's just part of the relaxing experience of having a drink for me.

I like the eastern philosphy about the whole balance thing. Stress is the biggest killer around, if an occasional drink and smoke helps me relief the tension and release some built up stress from work/school/life I'll take the (in my opinion) smaller side effects for granted. Maybe I'm wrong but it works for me, after a night like that I feel rejuvenated and ready to cope with anything they throw at me. It's probably just one of my ways of dealing with stress (the others are kickboxing and fitness...so at least they're healthy).