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Why is my mom so addicted, she became chain-smoker with 3 packs a day?

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Family disease: Addiction is a family disease. Mutual support helps. Your mom might consider attending nicotine anonymous. You may also be affected by her addiction. If so, you might consider attending codependents anonymous.

Answered 7/5/2012

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