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However, less than one-half of teenagers say their doctors have ever asked them if they smoke (even though most teen smokers said they would admit to smoking if asked) or given them counseling on how to quit

A 2006 double-blind crossover study published in Psychopharmacology found that transdermal nicotine significantly improved depressive symptoms in nonsmokers with major depressive disorder, suggesting that nicotinic receptor activation can enhance mood independently of smoking-related factors

However, putting a quit plan in place, knowing how to effectively deal with your withdrawal symptoms, and creating a strong support and resource network can help you get it done.

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These include speech pathologists who can help you maximize your ability to speak, chew and swallow