In episode 56 we discuss how many attempts it takes to quit using addictive substances.

Fontes RM, Tegge AN, Freitas-Lemos R, Cabral D, Bickel WK. Beyond the first try: How many quit attempts are necessary to achieve substance use cessation? Drug Alcohol Depend. 2024 Dec 8;267:112525. doi: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2024.112525. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39719807.

We also discuss capping nicotine content in cigarettes and how exercise affects cravings.

Reuters: US regulators propose capping nicotine in cigarettes at non-addictive levels

Addictive Behaviors: Ding F, Jia S, Wang P, Liu C, Li Y. Effect of exercise on cravings levels in individuals with drug dependency: A systematic review. Addict Behav. 2024 Nov;158:108127. doi: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2024.108127. Epub 2024 Aug 6. PMID: 39127026.

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