N.Y. bans smoking at recovery centers
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Many addicts, problem gamblers and alcoholics may find it harder to kick their habits in New York now that the state has become the first in the country to ban smoking at all recovery centers.
New York’s 13 state-run addiction treatment centers have been tobacco free for more than 10 years. New regulations that take effect Thursday will also apply to private treatment centers. Some are worried that people who need help for and alcohol won’t pursue it because they aren’t ready to quit smoking.
“Nicotine helps (addicts) get through the day,” he said. “Now you take the nicotine away from us, it’s almost impossible to get through the day ... addiction is addiction, I understand that, but nicotine is a legal substance.”
Whats next, they take our coffee away as well...?
New York’s 13 state-run addiction treatment centers have been tobacco free for more than 10 years. New regulations that take effect Thursday will also apply to private treatment centers. Some are worried that people who need help for and alcohol won’t pursue it because they aren’t ready to quit smoking.
“Nicotine helps (addicts) get through the day,” he said. “Now you take the nicotine away from us, it’s almost impossible to get through the day ... addiction is addiction, I understand that, but nicotine is a legal substance.”
Whats next, they take our coffee away as well...?
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- Bigdog_mike
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