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Is it true that smokers have less stress?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No: Many people say they smoke to relieve stress, but it doesn't work. Cigarettes are expensive, adding to financial stress. Smoking also causes oxidative stress in the body. According to a pew research study, smokers are more likely to report being "stressed" than those who used to smoke, and quit. See it here: http://pewresearch.Org/pubs/1185/smoking-stress-quitting.

Answered 5/14/2016

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Stress/smoke: The opposite is true.

Answered 4/20/2015

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No: People who smoke tend to have added stressors like..... Do I have enough cigarettes? Where can i smoke? Am i going to judged for smoking? Can i sit through a 2hr event without a smoke?

Answered 4/3/2016

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