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St. John's detox centre smoking ban criticized 

The new anti-smoking rules for facilities run by Eastern Health are being criticized by people who work in the addictions field.

Smoking is no longer allowed on any of the properties run by Newfoundland and Labrador's largest health-care corporation, including the detoxification centre in St. John's.

An alcoholic seeking treatment was kicked out of the centre last week for smoking just outside of the building.

Addictions specialist Dr. Richard Kimberley, who teaches addictions assessment and counselling at Memorial University, said he is worried that the tough approach will turn some people away from seeking help for addictions to drugs and alcohol.

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