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by mathgeek 3002 days ago
> I don't doubt that the best course of action is to quit altogether, but a 50+ year addiction is pretty difficult to quit. It can be done but you really have to want it. I don't think my dad really wanted to quit. I know that seems silly, but given his circumstances I can understand.

Much as your physical health is probably best by quitting, mental health certainly has to be considered as well.