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It’s true, marijuana has been around a long time. It’s long remembered as the herb of the ‘60s and ‘70s.

Some patients find it harder to quit tobacco than others. Smoking menthol cigarettes might be part of the reason.

Among the hustle and bustle of a busy practice, it is understandable that a provider might overlook asking some important questions.

‘I will prevent disease whenever I can, for prevention is preferable to cure.’ Used in many medical schools today, many providers subscribe to this core tenet of practicing medicine. And the commonly-acknowledged, low hanging fruit in terms of prevention? Quitting smoking.

It is an indisputable fact, smoking causes an enormous burden on public health. But while policy measures are being applied more widely to control tobacco use, inadequate attention is given to what health care professionals can do in their routine work with patients.