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Treatment of nicotine dependence
L C Dale1, J O Ebbert, J T Hays
1Division of Community Internal Medicine, Nicotine Research Center, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
Mayo Clinic Proceedings
|December 29, 2000
Summary
Healthcare workers play a key role in treating nicotine dependence. Multicomponent therapy, including behavioral treatments and FDA-approved pharmacotherapies, is recommended for smokers ready to quit.
Area of Science:
- Addiction Medicine
- Public Health
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Nicotine dependence is a chronic condition with cycles of relapse and remission.
- Healthcare professionals are crucial in managing smoking cessation.
- Identifying smokers' readiness to change is essential for effective intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline a step-care approach for treating nicotine dependence.
- To emphasize the role of multicomponent therapy in smoking cessation.
- To list FDA-approved pharmacotherapies for smoking interventions.
Main Methods:
- Categorizing smokers based on readiness to change.
- Implementing a step-care approach for treatment.
- Utilizing multicomponent therapy including behavioral interventions and pharmacotherapy.
Main Results:
- Multicomponent therapy is recommended for smokers preparing to quit.
- Relapse prevention techniques are integral to treatment.
- Several pharmacotherapies are available for smoking cessation.
Conclusions:
- A structured, multicomponent approach is effective for nicotine dependence treatment.
- Pharmacotherapy and behavioral support are key components of smoking cessation.
- Healthcare workers are vital in guiding patients through cessation efforts.