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... Read more
Randy Pausch, a 47-year-old father of three, died today of pancreatic cancer. He never smoked, did not drink heavily, and exercised every day. Pausch’s message about living life with humor and joy while dying of a terminal illness has inspired millions.
Pancreatic cancer kills 75% of its victims within a year of diagnosis and only... Read more
In my previous post, Smoking and Alcoholism - How to Fight Multiple Addictions, I mentioned there are reports that indicate smoking may interfere with recovery for those who are trying to quit drinking. But do we really need to address all our addictions at once in order to be successful?In one study reported in the Oxford Journals... Read more
The mechanisms at play in people who drink alcoholically are very similar to the mechanisms that lead to smoking addiction. In fact, the smoking rate among chemically-dependent people is estimated to be as high as 90%, while smoking rates in the general population have dropped to roughly 21%.As a former practicing alcoholic, I know firsthand how... Read more
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