Rob, sit down. Are you sitting? Good. You're absolutely correct on all points but one. You OK? Survived that? Good. :)
The neurophysiological aspects of addiction have been going on for over a decade. Started out by slicing up brains of dead critters, now it uses PET and fMRI scans on living people. But you're right that it is still relatively new. They've just barely scratched the surface; just enough to realize how little they know.
A crave my strike us at any point until we die, regardless of what we call it. OMG! Why am I having a linoleum at this late date? You're not unbalaced, Rob. Actually, you're probably a lot more balanced than many.
Phillip, don't worry about what others do, think, or say. You do what is right and best for you, the others (me included) can take a flying leap if we/they don't suit you. You and your quit have the utmost priority to you. Take care of you.
Shevie
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/23/2005
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 397
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 7,956
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1508.6
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 74 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 53 [B]Seconds:[/B] 22