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What can i do to help my dad quit smoking?

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Dr. Andrew Lipton answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Quit smoking support: He has to want to quit on his own for you to support him.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/12/2016

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