Did you know?:
- Individuals with behavioral health conditions are more likely than those without such conditions to smoke and to smoke more heavily; and they account for nearly half of all tobacco-related deaths each year.
- Smoking can exacerbate mental health symptoms and complicate treatment.
- Quitting smoking can improve mental health and substance use disorder recovery outcomes.
For more information on what we know regarding tobacco use and quitting among individuals with behavioral health conditions, click here.