I smoke for a few reasons, one of them being I overthink too much. When I write the overthinking takes over. A few puffs here and there and it opens my mind.
Some of the greatest things written or made; books, music, art, were done under some kind of influence.
Sometimes a piece comes out amazing, sometimes I have a great laugh the next day.
That's why we edit
It affects everyone differently, so to me, it's to each their own.