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Ownershiop of Mental Health Facilities Matters in Smoking Cessation

Consider Jessica, a dedicated public health worker at a community mental health clinic. She meets a new client. The young man, like many in the clinic, struggles with both mental health issues and a longstanding dependency on tobacco. As she speaks to him, Jessica knows the steep challenges he faces, not only in overcoming nicotine […]

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Mental health

Why Smoking Gestures May Be Harder to Quit Than Nicotine

Here’s a personal anecdote. I gave up smoking in 2008, coming down from a pack a day. I gave up drinking in 2017, coming down from similar amounts. I don’t want a drink. I still sometimes crave a cigarette It’s not uncommon. Picture a smoker stepping outside during a stressful day. Before the first puff, […]

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