A timed release storage assembly for restricting access to cigarettes includes a box that has dimensions sufficient to receive a pack of cigarettes. A lid is hingedly coupled to the box and the lid is positionable between an open position to restrict access to the pack of cigarettes in the box. The locking unit disengages the lid when the locking unit is in an unlocked condition at predetermined intervals of time. A lighter is coupled to the box and the lighter produces heat when the lighter is ignited to light cigarettes for smoking. A light emitter is coupled to the box to emit light outwardly therefrom.