New Year’s Resolution 2019: Tobacco-Free Recovery
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Quitting smoking is a resolution many smokers set for themselves. It’s widely known that quitting has significant health benefits, but did you know it also can improve a person’s mental health? And for those with substance use disorders, smoking cessation is associated with increased odds of long-term recovery.
Smoking cessation is linked to decreased depression, anxiety, and stress. It’s a factor in experiencing improved positive mood and quality of life, and is also related to improved substance use disorder recovery outcomes. Research shows that quitting increases the odds of long-term recovery, whereas continued smoking increases the likelihood of relapse.