Treatment of tobacco dependence

Mayo Clin Proc. 2008 Apr;83(4):479-83; quiz 483-4. doi: 10.4065/83.4.479.

Abstract

Cigarette smoking continues to cause substantial death and disability, but more than 1 in 5 adults smoke despite the desire among most smokers to stop and the availability of effective treatments. A systematic process to identify all smokers is crucial. Because tobacco dependence is characterized by relapses and remissions, clinicians should be ready to engage smokers and reengage relapsed smokers with options for new medication strategies and additional counseling resources.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Drug Administration Routes
  • Humans
  • Nicotine / administration & dosage*
  • Nicotine / analogs & derivatives
  • Nicotinic Agonists / administration & dosage*
  • Smoking Cessation / methods*
  • Tobacco Use Disorder / therapy*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Nicotinic Agonists
  • Nicotine