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Am i addicted to smoke if i only smoke 3 ultra light cigarettes a day?

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Dr. Stuart Wasser answered

Absolutely: Since you are concerned but continue to smoke, it would seem likely you have a dependence and withdrawal.

Answered 10/4/2016

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