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What would be a way to get someone to quit smoking who's been smoking for 34 years?
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Smoking cessation: Difficult problem unless the patient wants to quit. It is behavior that creates tobacco addiction, like addiction to any other substance. And for that behavior to change it requires motivation by the person addicted. There are support groups who in addition to a working with a behavioral professional can assist with some medications to help smoking cessation.
Answered 5/6/2013
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