Those who have tried to quit smoking know that the biggest addiction is the physical and tactile experience of smoking, which is as habitual as the nicotine fix. We get used to the âhitâ that the cigarette gives in the throat when we inhale cigarette smoke and this satisfies our craving for nicotine. Apart from being physically addictive, another major aspect of smoking is the social side. Many smokers see cigarettes going hand in hand with activities such as drinking with friends.