Do bipolar disorder sufferers have greater difficulty quitting smoking?

Example: Hates smoking. Knows the extent of the risks. Loves his wife and knows his marriage is in jeopardy due to smoking. Multiple attempts at "cold turkey." Multiple attempts at NRT (patches, gum, inhaler, each more than once), all failed supposedly because there was no nicotine "hit" to restore normality for him. No (reported) effect from Chantix (varenicline). No success in combination with mood stablisers like Zyprexa. Not recommended antidepressants due to risk of mania.
Believes himself to be "dangerously aggressive" during withdrawal.
Closest recent attempt after reading Allen Carr's book. Felt calm but smoked because he was too distracted by cravings to drive safely (reported several near misses, despite no alcohol in bloodstream).
Plenty of evidence of an otherwise strong character and reasonable willpower - can hold down a job and deal with symptoms well.
Thoughts and suggestions welcome. What is causing this drastic level of addiction to cigarettes?

As a former smoker with dysthemia, I can see that line of logic, yes. My secret was that I felt like I can run with it once I got the feeling that the world is not going to end if I don't have one. Going to the gym really helps, too, because it'll give you more confidence to quit once you start doing more and more cardio. The mental benefits of that alone are beyond words.

Its like telling you not to eat again! You say that's nuts OK maybe it is to you but smoking is relaxing to a smoker I know I keep trying to quit but the non smokers get on my nerves I got to have another.Its a sad. Iam bio polar also. so I dont know but I was a smoker before I knew I was bp

EVERYONE GETS ADDICTED TO CIGS IF THEY SMOKE OFTEN ENOUGH!!

Wow! Well they say that nicotine is more addicting than heroin.