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I hadn't smoked for 10 months. i smoked 2 packs of cigarrettes in 8 days. how long will cotinine be in my salvia, urine, and blood if i quit now?

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Can be a week or 2: Please stop now. It is very harmful and you were doing so well.

Answered 6/9/2015

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