When discussing smoking cessation, healthcare professionals can sometimes feel that they might be depriving people of one of their pleasures or ability to cope with stress
Rogers, E.S., et al., Telephone smoking-cessation counseling for smokers in mental health clinics: a patient-randomized controlled trial
For example, nicotine gum is not meant to be chewed like regular gum, which can cause stomach discomfort, acid reflux and other gastrointestinal issues
These chemicals can damage your heart and blood vessels, 1 which can lead to cardiovascular disease (CVD)the leading cause of all deaths in the United States
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