Tobacco use and stress: MSDH recommends healthier alternatives for stress relief

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- While many Americans reach for tobacco when feeling stressed, it turns out the habit may actually be making the problem worse.

We spoke with Darrius Moore, a Public Health Program Specialist Supervisor with the Mississippi State Department of Health, about the link between smoking and stress as well as healthier alternatives for coping with those feelings.

For more information or for free help with quitting smoking or vaping, visit the MSDH website.