Why do people like drinking and smoking?

Question

*~ Why do people like drinking and smoking?~*

Answer 1

Cause they must have a death wish

Answer 2

Well, they are both stress relievers in their own way. When you drink to get drunk, it makes you forget about everyday life and its problems. Not everyone does that though, some just like the taste of it. Smoking is an entirely differently thing. When I started smoking, I got a buzz or a "high" off of it in the beginning because my body wasn't used to the nicotine. Eventually I needed to smoke more and more to get the high and by then I was just addicted. Its really not a good thing to start, because once you're hooked, you've always got that monkey on your back, even after you quit.

The bottom line is, there's really not one single reason why people "like" to drink and smoke. Its like asking why do people overeat? Why do people commit suicide?

Answer 3

I drink and smoke some times at the same time. I love smoking. Its a good way to pass the time when your bored. As for drinking, I could drink every day and night if i could. I love getting so drunk to the point where i dont know what im doing. I am a shy person when not drunk so drinking is a good way to be myself in a bar.

Answer 4

Depends on when and where, Some people like to do as a social experience, others it's a habit or serious problem. If you can control your drinking it's not a problem , it's to relax and enjoy. I do not drink or smoke at home but I do go to the bar and have a few. Some people like to get off work and go home and have a beer and cigarete after a hards day work. It's not for everyone, but it is our right.

Answer 5

As far as alcohol, I enjoy trying new wines, and different flavors. I only smoke when I drink. Then I stop, I look at the cigarette, and I think, this is a very odd thing. Who is the first person to say, Hmmm, I'll roll this up in a piece of paper and light it.... Wow, that's fascinating, I wonder what happens if I take a puff...
Where does this come from?? It's kinda how I feel about cocaine. Who said, Yes I will put foreign objects up my nose and inhale this white powdery stuff and see what happens.
What type of mentality is that?

Answer 6

Why do you like spaghetti and meatballs, red wine with steak, chardonnay with fish? they just go well with each other. I go to PA to pick up cigarettes because they are cheaper and go to the bar right across the street to smoke and drink. I Love it. Life s*cks, enjoy it while you can. Another reason I smoke, is because of the commercials that they show, you know, they one where they show someones mother dying from second hand smoke, or the one with that guy that has a hole in his throat. Yea, dont give a sh*t about them, and just make me want to smoke even more because there is a few companies out there trying to make money off of someones weakness. bring on the lung and live cancer

Answer 7

Because it makes us look kool. JK for the PG-13 crowd a the self-righteous straight edgers.
It all relates to relaxation.

Since alcohol is a depressant and nicotine is a stimulant it kind of balaneces one out after a stressful day. Combine the ambience of your favourite bar, friends and attractive people and you have a whole relaxation thing.

Some folks only smoke when they drink (poseurs). Both substances are addictive but drinking is more socially acceptable.

Answer 8

Well. Speakig from experience. For some it becomes a habbit from just trying it out at a young age just to see what it is like. Then later on in life it becomes stress relief. When you go through soo much stress and depression in life and you are the type that feals you dont need to seek professional help for it. Drinking and Smoking is what you need to get through the day.

Answer 9

I'm a smoker so I can answer this question from personal experience. When I drink and begin to get a slight buzz, I start to have a urge for a cigarette. It relaxes me, takes down my anxiety and heightens the buzz. Drinking and smoking at the same time is enjoyable for me. Graci: cute avatar by the way!

Answer 10

Been there! Done that!
Partied and got wasted.
Getting drunk somewhat liberates a person because you usually loose control of your actions. So inhibitions usually disappear, then you regret it the morning after, that is if you still remember anything.

Smoking relaxes me when im stressed.
Very bad habit!

I stopped smoking and turned social drinker.

Snaps for me!

Answer 11

People like it becoz by drinking and smoking they feel relaxed and stress free, drinking and smoking gives a feeling of happiness and innocent, it makes ur body light, make u feel like u can float.