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Quitting smoking is the safest option from both a health and fire safety perspective, but if that isnt possible, firefighters recommend smoking outdoors. Country Fire Authority (CFA) Chief Fire Officer Jason Heffernan said smoking while affected by alcohol, drugs or medication can also increase the risk of fire

And it increases the effectiveness of health warnings

When Valium is taken on a long-term basis, the brain can become tolerant to the drug, and regular doses will no longer work

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Wood instruments should be kept between 45% and 55% relative humidity