But unfortunately, she was among those who could not. But six months later she was back smoking. The anti-depressants had helped, she said, but not enough. It's not a miracle. But it was an aid, it was a help.
Researchers say that the link between smoking and depression is well established.
But they say that does not mean smokers who have never been diagnosed as depressed could not benefit from the therapy. In an accompanying editorial, Benowitz said either of the anti-depressants or nicotine patches or gum probably all work equally well. Inc. All Rights Reserved.