Some studies have shown that nicotine has antidepressant and antipsychotic properties, and some psychiatrists say it’s best to let people admitted to the psychiatric ward continue to smoke during their stay

People with a mental health disorder are two to four times more likely to smoke cigarettes than those who don’t.  Hospitals have banned smoking on and off the premises.  At many hospitals, the policy excludes psychiatric patients.  A new study says it’s time for a re-think.  Read the rest of this post at CBC…