Why was cigarette called alcohol and tobacco in ancient times?

Tobacco was also called “tobacco and alcohol” in ancient times, because smoking it makes you dizzy like drinking alcohol.
Why was cigarette called alcohol and tobacco in ancient times? Tobacco was also called “tobacco and alcohol” in…
Why was cigarette called alcohol and tobacco in ancient times?
Tobacco was also called “tobacco and alcohol” in ancient times, because smoking it makes you dizzy like drinking alcohol.