Man smoking (IMAGE)

Aarhus University

Man smoking

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Although smoking can provide an immediate feeling of calm and relaxation, the habit has serious long-term consequences - also in the brain. New figures from Aarhus University suggest that smoking significantly increases the risk of severe mental disorders.

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Mateo Avila Chinchilla

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