That’s because it wasn’t remotely conceivable that I would go on a holiday where I couldn’t smoke and drink. It’s quite obvious that I was already dependent upon both poisons long before I reached the stage of regarding myself as addicted. You might argue: why should I deprive myself of the pleasure of drinking or smokingon holiday? If so you’ve missed the point: that is the answer that every ‘user’ gives to show that he is in control.
