I had a stroke last October 14. I am male age 55. I smoked 1 pack a day for 30 years. I always told the doctors ½ a pack for 20 years ( thought it made me sound more healthy..) and drank red wine 3-5 times a week 2-3 glasses per day. I was told it was good for my heart. I had an aneurysm on the right side of my brain that burst bleeding onto my brain. I have not returned to smoking. Yes It still crosses my mind but it is really not an urge more like a memory. I don’t remember having any withdrawal symptoms but then again I don’t recall what my room looked like either. As of now I still have 1-2 glasses of wine 2-3 times a month with good meals. Nothing like a great steak and a glass of milk ( Nothing against milk as I do like it). Besides no longer craving cigarettes wine or unhealthy foods I now actually like salad, chicken ( well almost like chicken). I tend to want to eat and do healthier things after the stroke. I don’t know if the stroke makes me do this or fear of having another one. Either way I really don’t miss smoking or fast foods. Be interesting to see what others say.