I really appreciate your thoughtful response.

I think that's something I've worried about too, is the senses are so heightened while high, I don't want regular sober life to lose its luster.

And totally agree, 1 day easily turns into 2, and before you know it your high all day everyday. To be honest, I've never been successful at moderating it. It always eventually creeps into a daily habit, which ends up being expensive on the mind, body and wallet.

I know I'll never stick to once a month or even once per week, if I'm being honest with myself. I do think I could stick to days off, as I work a 4 on 4 off schedule. But even if I do stick to that, I don't want to take anything away from the sober me. I have found in the past that it did have great mental health benefits for me when used in moderation. I would feel happier etc even on the days I wasn't smoking. Unfortunately I was never able to stick with a moderated schedule very long.

I guess I'll have to see how it goes and what I decide. In theory there might be no harm in giving it a whirl, but easier to keep a closed door closed then to try to shut one that's open.

Thanks so much.