But while California's current smoking rate is significantly lower than many other parts of the country, there still are roughly 4.5 million adult smokers statewide
Individuals may use tobacco to self-medicate, cope with anxiety or stress from trauma, or treat PTSD symptoms, which, in turn, may exacerbate mental health symptoms [29, 31]
What does it feel like to have a cigarette
There is really good evidence for nicotine replacement therapy like patches and gum, that are also very safe, and also Chantix (varenicline) to help people quit smoking, Lindson-Hawley said
The obvious and glaring question becomes, are e-cigarettes diverting and keeping hooked smokers who would have otherwise fully and successfully arrested their chemical dependence