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Study's message to recovering alcoholics: Quit smoking to stay sober: Adult smokers with a history of problem drinking who

Study's message to recovering alcoholics: Quit smoking to stay sober: Adult smokers with a history of problem drinking who continue smoking are at a greater risk of relapsing three years later compared with adults who do not smoke. While treatments for alcohol abuse traditionally require concurrent treatment for problems around illicit substance use, smoking has not generally been part of alcohol or substance use treatment.

Source: www.eurekalert.org

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