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Injury to brain shown to help smokers completely kick habit

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Damaging a part of the brain known as the insula can reduce or completely eliminate the urge to smoke, according to a recent study at the University of Iowa. This could lead to a revolution in how smoking addiction can be treated.

The lead researcher, UI graduate student Nasir Naqvi, started the study based on a former research subject of his, said Dr....

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Drug Rehab

posted 7/25/08 @ 10:35 AM EST

You know what, I hope this study is accurate. I'd hit my head if I know I can get rid of this nasty habit of smoking. Of course, I won't do it because that would be sick of me.
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alcohol rehab facility

posted 10/28/08 @ 4:06 PM EST

Whoa...I think I'll stick to my patch, thank you
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Life Coach Los Angeles

posted 4/02/09 @ 3:35 PM EST

This sounds pretty freightening, but I get that anything is better than lung cancer!
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