I used to smoke ~1/2 pack a day, and would seriously smoke when I was drinking. The buzz I get from alcohol is amplified by nicotine, so it makes me feel really good. I did not have the extra hangovers that you folks are talking about.
It will be one year since quitting on Nov 4 after smoking for ~3yrs. I still crave cigarrettes regularly, especially when I'm on a long drive or under some pressure and need to relax. Is this normal?