Likewise
I tried to give up for years, but could never do it when I was drinking booze. I would always buy a pack on a night out. Finally made it when I was challenged with not smoking for only one night out. "Easy" said I, but the condition that I drink until I got nicely drunk was included in the bet.

It was hell and I had some minor drunken arguments with my mates that night when I tried to buy some after 3-4 pints. I made it though and ever since then it was like the spell was broken.

Not everyone is the same though. For me it was a cig and a pint, it was magical, I can only suggest you find what it is that you 'like' about it and break the habit that connects them.
( Bamboo Steamer, Thu 15 Nov 2012, 20:24, Reply)