Quitting smoking: it is not news, but it is important
In Brief:a)The brain of an addicted smoker treats nicotine as if it is essential for survival.c) Genetic traits may predispose some smokers to stronger addiction.d) Most smokers try to quit unaided, resulting in a high failure rate.
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