What if quitting smoking is the fastest way to strengthen addiction recovery?

That sounds backwards… but the science says otherwise.

For decades, addiction treatment has repeated the same advice: deal with cigarettes later.

But groundbreaking research reveals that this approach may be quietly sabotaging long-term recovery.

In this episode, you uncover surprising new evidence showing that people who quit smoking during recovery had a 30% higher chance of sustained remission from other substance use disorders.

That’s not a small improvement—it’s a game-changing shift in how recovery should be approached.In this video, you’ll discover:

Why smoking is deeply wired into addiction rituals

How nicotine affects the same brain systems as drugs and alcohol

Why quitting cigarettes can strengthen recovery instead of overwhelming it

The overlooked reason smoking causes more deaths than drugs in people with addiction

How stopping smoking builds confidence, momentum, and long-term success

This isn’t about willpower or guilt. It’s about using science to recover smarter.

If you’re in recovery, supporting someone who is, or working in healthcare, this episode will challenge what you think you know—and give you a powerful new tool to improve outcomes.