How dangerous is smoking 5 cigarettes a day?

Well, 3-5 cigarettes a day is way better than 10. But it's still a habit and smoking will come back if you let it. You'll find yourself smoking more during times of stress, or when you're out drinking. You're still suffering a lot of the low-level discomforts and health risks of smoking, and still spending money you don't have to. But smoking just 3 cigarettes a day isn't so bad. I'd advise quitting.  more