I would lump tobacco in with other drugs. If you are driving and haven't had your nicotine fix you could potentially be a hazzard simply because you are distracted by your addiction and need for a smoke and cause a accident because you are in a hurry to buy a pack. I do believe that educated folks should have the personal freedom to choose whatever substances they would like to put in their bodies. Unfortunately, we end up spending lots of money on medical care for folks with lung cancer and other smoking related illness. Meat is also a cause of various cancers. If you do wish to quit someday, try American Spirit brand cigarettes. They do not have additives and have not been manipulated to be more addictive to the user.