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I smocked about 10+ cig/day during last 4 years. now about 3months my avg cig smocking is aprx 1/day. does this will reduce my nicotine dependence?

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Yes: if you are only smoking one cigarette per day, you no longer have any significant nicotine dependency and should stop it altogether.

Dr Wyatt and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/29/2014

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