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I'm just wondering, if you smoke a cigratte once , will you get addicted?

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Dr. Bahman Omrani answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Tough question : Majority of those who smoked a cigarette once did not get addicted. But talk to any smoker and they'll tell you it was that first cigarette that got them addicted. The answer is variable and best not to try it, even once.

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 10/19/2013

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