Smoking Study May Explain Why We Have Trouble Quitting

A new study from researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University sheds light on why smokers’ intentions to quit “cold turkey” often fizzle out within days or even hours. If a smoker isn’t yearning for a cigarette when he makes the decision to kick the habit-and most aren’t-he isn’t able to foresee how he will feel when he’s in need of a nicotine buzz.

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Filed under: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs on September 1st, 2008