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Old 04-02-2008, 01:03 PM
 
Location: Michigan
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WASHINGTON - Scientists say they have pinpointed a genetic link that makes people more likely to get hooked on tobacco, causing them to smoke more cigarettes, making it harder to quit, and leading more often to deadly lung cancer.

Can't quit smoking? Blame your genes - Addictions - MSNBC.com
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Old 04-02-2008, 01:44 PM
 
Location: Lots of sun and palm trees with occasional hurricane :)
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I was just reading that main article and all the other side articles about this.

Very interesting indeed. I do hope they can come up with a way to help everyone quit, for good and to stop anyone from starting.
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