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Substance use disorder

Find out everything you need to know about substance use disorder, including symptoms, treatment, causes, management and more.

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Your Quick Start Guide to Quitting Tobacco
Want to kick the habit? Get straight facts, smart tips, and a step-by-step plan.

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What Chemicals Are in Your Cigarette?
In addition to highly addictive nicotine, ...

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How to Support Someone in Recovery
It takes commitment, dedication and support to help someone who's recovering from an addiction.

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How Tracking Can Help You Quit Smoking—and 5 More Tips to Quit
Download Sharecare to kick your tobacco habit for good.

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Shocking Smoking Facts That Will Make You Want to Quit Today
Smoking not only causes cancer and heart and lung disease, but it’s associated with stress,...

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Develop a Quit Smoking Plan That Really Works
Robin Miller, MD, explains why your doctor should be part of your smoking cessation team.

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6 Unexpected Side Effects of Smoking
Cigarettes affect your health and appearance in surprising ways.

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6 Smoking Myths That Are Keeping You Sick
Don't let these misconceptions keep you from quitting.

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5 Essential Facts About Smoking
In case you need more reasons to quit.

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5 Ways to Overcome Cigarette Cravings
Quitting is hard, but not impossible.