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. 2012 Mar;61(3):156-76.

PURLs: Counseling is a must with this smoking cessation aid

Luke A Stephens  1 , James J Stevermer
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PURLs: Counseling is a must with this smoking cessation aid

Luke A Stephens et al. J Fam Pract. 2012 Mar.

Abstract

For many smokers, the benefits of quitting will outweigh the risks associated with varenicline.

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