Do people with ASD smoke?

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Well I smoked for nearly 2 years, funny thing is is that I never was once a chain smoker. It literally took me a month or two just to finish up a pack. I only smoked when I felt really depressed or anxious, plus I wasn't old enough to drink. I'm not off of cigarettes cold turkey, however, it is sporadic with me. That and I like the smell of cigarette smoke. I might switch to e-cigarettes though. I read that small dosages of nicotine do help to alleviate depression. The link to the study, which is nearly 8 years old.

http://www.dukechronicle.com/articles/2 ... depression

I have never smoked. I get plenty of second hand smoke as it is.

I do!

Im a smoker. I find it greatly helps with some symptoms. I kind of want to quit and have before, but its like medication for me.

I am an ex-smoker and a current users of vaporizers.

When I smoked I tried to be mindful of others and do so where it is allowed and away from people so as not to expose them. I do the same now with ecigs however it really shouldn't be necessary. It just seems like the anti-smokers are so militant and obnoxious at times it gets to be old.

I never really understood when I worked the need for a co-worker to follow me into a smoking area wishing to speak. Then give me the lecture about smoking and chastising me for doing so. I went in there and no one forced them to follow. I got quite upset with that attitude and would tell them to f'off! Now that I NO longer smoke, I get the obnoxious ones that make out like I am killing them and smoking when in reality I am VAPING and what I am holding looks NOTHING like a cigarette. I have seriously had people wearing a ton of perfume or after shave that is very potent and nasty doing this and complain about my vaping. If anything, these people are turning me into a militant vaper.

Being respectful of others is most important and this obsession some have of imposing their values upon others makes me want to vomit. So really? You don't like smoking or vaping? Then stay the hell away from me as I am where I am supposed to be while enjoying my habit!

I smoked for a short period when I was younger (high school). But the smell of it on my hands afterwards would make me nauseated. I smoked in an effort to try and fit in. I became a bit obsessed with the different brands, lighters, and package variations.

I do smoke a tobacco pipe a few times a year now. I really enjoy it. I kind of justify it because the tobacco I use comes from a local shop and they don't use any similar chemicals that cigarette manufacturers do.

I also used to smoke cigars with my father, in an attempt to find some common ground with him. But the taste of a cigar stays in your mouth for what seems like days. Thankfully he doesn't really smoke them anymore.

On and off. Always hated smoking, never liked the taste but when you're addicted you feel you need them. I've quit numerous times. I've quit now for over 2 weeks, and this time I don't plan on smoking again. It's a nasty habit with some terrible consequences when you get older. I'm nearly 30, it's time to stop before I end up with heart problems and what not.

I really enjoy a cigarette--especially menthol flavored--once in a great while (like, one or two maybe twice a year). I'd like to try vaporizer cigarettes. Since I have kids, I feel like I have to be really careful about smoking of any kind. If cigarettes were not unhealthy, stinky, or stigmatizing, I'd be a smoker.

I smoked off and on for probably about 10 years, oddly was never addicted, I could go without it whenever I wanted to, for weeks, months. Finally it just lost all appeal for me.

Smoking is a common self-medication for ADHD, and many people with ASD have comorbid ADHD, or ADHD symptoms, so it's natural that some would pick up the habit.

i smoke weed for medicinal purposes i barely take meds only for low blood pressure n heart probs but weed helps with everything been smokin it for years but the only problem i have is NICOTINE:/ always been attracted to that i really needa stop smoking:(