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I didn't think it was "widely denied". I thought this was well known.

There is a notable exception - smoking.

In my personal experience, cigarettes were far more difficult for me to quit than opiates/meth/etc or even alcohol. They are very sneaky that way.

Of course have you ever tried to get an alcohol or meth break at work? You get fired. (Granted if legitimate medical amphetamines or opiates they let you take the pill.)

In all seriousness smoking has more "habit/ritual" components to it given oral fixation - in addition to the chemical aspect.

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