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The Straw That Broke Joe Camel's Back. / Can I Still Be a Joker and a Midnight Toker? / The Unbearable Lighterlessness of Being.
Sean Cole attempts to kick his 35 year-long smoking habit, using a book that’s said to have helped millions of people to quit. (33 minutes)
By Sean Cole
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Act One: Jessie
The Never Use Alone hotline was set up so that drug users can call if they are say, using heroin by themselves.
Act Four: Straight Man
Comedian Marc Maron, who's been off drugs for more than 15 years, says he still thinks it's okay to laugh at funny drug stories.
Act Three: Gin Rummy
One of the principles of treating alcoholism is that there's hope for everyone.
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