Cigarettes, Cravings, and EMDR: What the Feeling-State Protocol Tells Us About Smoking
For years, most conversations about smoking have focused on nicotine, willpower, and “readiness to quit.” Useful, but incomplete. If you work with veterans or other high-stress populations, you already know: cigarettes are not just a chemical habit. They are tied to feelings—calm after chaos, connection with buddies, a moment of control when everything else is…


