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Helping the Mentally Ill to Quit Smoking - WSJ.com

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A pilot program in New York City is challenging a long-held belief about cigarette smoking—that people with mental-health problems aren't interested in quitting.

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Tags: Mental Health, Addiction, Healthy Living, Smoking Cessation, Psychiatrist, Psychiatry, Psychology

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