Smokers and Non-smokers Differ in Their Beliefs About Their Addiction: Public Health Implications Dear Editor:

Cigarette smokers ’ beliefs about recovery may have an impact on whether they attempt to quit.1,2 It is important for those trying to encourage smokers to quit to recognize how beliefs about recovery may differ between smokers and non-smokers. Such information can emphasize when extra support is needed or when information about effective means to quit smoking may increase motivation to change. The present study compared smokers ’ and non-smokers’ beliefs about recovery in a sample of the Canadian general popu-lation. A random digit dialing telephone survey was conducted betwee