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SMOKING CESSATION NEWSLETTER | WEEK OF JULY 6

In This Issue: Is Your Memory Going Up in Smoke? Secondhand Smoke Disease Link A Joint a Day, but Brain's OKDear member,You know how hard it is to quit smoking. It may take several attempts over many months before you're successful. Even with the help of a nicotine patch, quitting is still hard! New research shows the patch is not a cure-all for all smokers.

Is Your Memory Going Up in Smoke?There could be yet another health-related problem associated with cigarette smoking. And, according to researchers, this one affects your brain.Secondhand Smoke Disease LinkResearchers have uncovered a potential link between secondhand smoke and disease risk among nonsmokers. It seems that secondhand smoke depletes levels of an important nutrient.For smoking cessation news you can use, visit WebMD's Smoking Cessation Center.

A Joint a Day, but Brain's OKHeavy pot smokers might not seem so smart when they're high, but apparently their brains are fine in the long run. Still, let's not forget that pot smoke can be as tough on the lungs as tobacco.6 Serious SymptomsCertain symptoms should alert you to seek immediate medical attention. Learn to spot these serious six.Members Are Talking"Going cold turkey and I am suddenly craving grape soda!"Can you relate? Share your experience with other members.Having trouble staying smoke-free? Get the support you need at the Smoking Cessation: Support Group message board. From Our Sponsors

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