[darkerside]

You probably won't like hearing this, but that's very similar to the incredible feeling of removing the plastic on a new pack of cigarettes, tapping one out, lighting it up, taking a nice big inhale and feeling the buzz work its magic.

[sweuder]

Just because both have an enjoyable ritual aspect does not mean that they are equivalent vices or even remotely comparable.

Humans ritualize all sorts of activities, positive and negative.

[darkerside]

Caffeine and nicotine are not that dissimilar. Both are physically and psychologically addictive. It's just nicotine happens to come in a much nastier package healthwise.

[aaaaaaaaata]

It's also similar to opening a pack of premium herbs from a dispensary, grinding it, packing it into a bowl or a vaporizer, etc