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I have a smoking problem

2017-08-24 09:04:51
I have been smoking from past 3 yrs and I want to quit. Even though I have tried multiple times but could only reduce the no of sticks per day from 15 to 6-7. I want to do it with nicotine patch. Please suggest me the procedure and which patch dosage and routine to start with
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Answered2017-08-24 14:19:43

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