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I'm trying to quit by smoking during the day and using nicotine patches at night. is this going to work?

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Dr. Barbara Lavi answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

No: If you reinforce the habit some of the time, you are strengthening the addiction.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/21/2021

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A member asked:

I'm trying to quit by smoking during the day and using nicotine patches at night. is this going to work?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Barbara Lavi answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

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