Hey guys, I just wanted to ask something that could be potentially a Really Dumb Question. But I'd like some help and insight. Ok. Here's the deal. I am NOT a smoker. Never have been. Once in a GREAT while (if Im drinking) I'll have a drag. But this happens MAYBE 5 times a YEAR- tops. I now work as a hostess in a piano bar where there is lots of smoke, and have just gotten used to it. It really doesn't bother me like I thought it would. I've also been spending a lot of time with someone who is a COMPLETE chain smoker. And recently I've found myself CRAVING a cigarette. I almost went out and bought a pack last night. Is it possible that from working where I work, and hanging out with people who smoke could induce these cravings? Whats going on here? Help. I don't want to smoke, but god it sounds good.

My guess would be the increased nicotine from all second hand smoke exposure is raising your levels, and when it drops a little the craving kicks in, which your mind associates with smoking, thus making you want to have one.

I've never heard of that happening before, but it does make sense.