apushutayid –
I saw in one of the Chafetz Chaim’s Sefarim (I think it’s called “zechor l’Miriam” or something like that, but I’m not sure) that he says smoking is assur. He gives two reason:
1. unhealthy
2. Bittul Torah.
Apparently in those days, it took at least half an hour to roll the cigars.