Ask A.J. is Slate’s advice column on addiction, recovery, and how to hate yourself less. Submit a question here. It’s anonymous! Dear A.J., I started smoking in high school and successfully quit in ...

As I ascended the steps to London Bridge station to meet a friend, I wasn’t just out of breath – I couldn’t seem to inhale enough air. My breathing was shallow. I felt so weak I had to keep stopping.

Most people who smoke have tried to quit many times. Maybe it feels like you’ve tried everything and nothing worked. But there’s good news: We now know much more about what works best to help people ...

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As a clinician who treats veterans struggling with trauma, mental illness, and addiction, I’m careful about language. Words matter. They shape policy, treatment decisions, and public understanding.

In ongoing efforts to pinpoint the best evidence-based ways to quit smoking, a University of Massachusetts Amherst public health researcher has turned her attention to a tobacco-free product gaining ...

The health hazards from smoking cigarettes are well-known. The nicotine in tobacco is the addictive substance. Some smokers can stop smoking on their own. Others benefit from smoking-cessation aids.