Can people successfully quit smoking cigarettes if they continue to smoke marijuana? There are some reports that indicate marijuana may actually help alleviate the withdrawal symptoms of quitting cigarettes. But the act of getting high can interfere with the process of learning how to live free from cigarettes.
When we smoke cigarettes, we are feeding many different needs, both physical and psychological. By smoking, we feed our nicotine craving, our need for excitement and escape, and our need...
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