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Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) has been widely used for many years to help people stop smoking and is a safe treatment

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Key Safety Points Safety: Generally safe with medical supervision Benefits: May enhance antidepressant effectiveness Timing: Best when depression is well-controlled The Smoking-Depression Connection Why Depression and Smoking Often Co-Occur Shared Brain Chemistry Dopamine pathways: Both depression and nicotine affect reward circuits Serotonin systems: Smoking influences mood-regulating neurotransmitters Stress response: Nicotine temporarily reduces stress and anxiety Self-medication: People use smoking to manage depressive symptoms The Vicious Cycle Short-term relief: Smoking temporarily improves mood Long-term worsening: Smoking increases depression risk over time Withdrawal depression: Between cigarettes, mood drops Increased dependence: Need more nicotine to feel "normal" How Antidepressants Interact with Smoking Cessation Ready to Quit

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