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Re:Ask HN: If you cut caffeine, how long would you last at y... by darkerside on Monday May 02, 2022 @07:09AM (#31233628)
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.
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Re:Ask HN: If you cut caffeine, how long would you last at y... by sweuder on Monday May 02, 2022 @11:21AM (#31236272)
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.

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Re:Ask HN: If you cut caffeine, how long would you last at y... by darkerside on Monday May 02, 2022 @11:15PM (#31244103)
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.
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Re:Ask HN: If you cut caffeine, how long would you last at y... by aaaaaaaaata on Monday May 02, 2022 @01:27PM (#31238102)
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
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