Myth Buster

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Myth : Smoking relieves stress.

Busted : “Smoking causes a chemical reaction in the brain which brings about a pleasurable sensation. This makes one addicted to smoking and develops it as a habit” says Dr. Palitha Abeykoon – Chairman of National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol (NATA) (KW)

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