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Junkie Thinking

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Updated December 06, 2005

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Definition:
Junkie thinking is a term commonly used to describe the thought process that leads a person into a smoking relapse. Thinking you could have just one cigarette without getting hooked again would be an example of junkie thinking.

See also:
There is No Such Thing as "Just One" cigarette
Nicotine Withdrawal and Junkie Thinking

Updated: 12-6-2005
Alternate Spellings: junky thinking
Examples:

I can smoke just one cigarette.
Why do others get to smoke and I can't?
I'm so stressed--if I smoke, it will help calm me down.
I can quit again tomorrow.

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