<p>What if quitting smoking is the fastest way to strengthen addiction recovery?</p><p>That sounds backwards… but the science says otherwise.</p><p>For decades, addiction treatment has repeated the same advice: deal with cigarettes later. </p><p>But groundbreaking research reveals that this approach may be quietly sabotaging long-term recovery.</p><p>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. </p><p>That’s not a small improvement—it’s a game-changing shift in how recovery should be approached.In this video, you’ll discover:</p><p>Why smoking is deeply wired into addiction rituals</p><p>How nicotine affects the same brain systems as drugs and alcohol</p><p>Why quitting cigarettes can strengthen recovery instead of overwhelming it</p><p>The overlooked reason smoking causes more deaths than drugs in people with addiction</p><p>How stopping smoking builds confidence, momentum, and long-term success</p><p>This isn’t about willpower or guilt. It’s about using science to recover smarter.</p><p>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.</p>