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Two behavioral treatments for smoking reduction: a pilot study.

R L Riggs1, J R Hughes, J L Pillitteri

  • 1University of Vermont, Department of Psychiatry, Burlington, Vermont 05401-1419, USA.

Nicotine & Tobacco Research : Official Journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco
|March 22, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Two behavioral treatments effectively reduced smoking by 38-45% and decreased carbon monoxide levels in smokers. Both methods, including increasing the inter-cigarette interval, were found to be acceptable and safe for smoking reduction.

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Area of Science:

  • Behavioral Science
  • Addiction Research
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Smoking cessation remains a significant public health challenge.
  • Many smokers are interested in reducing, rather than quitting, their nicotine intake.
  • Behavioral interventions are crucial for managing nicotine dependence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the efficacy and acceptability of two behavioral treatments for smoking reduction.
  • To evaluate the impact of increasing inter-cigarette interval versus selecting easy-to-eliminate cigarettes.
  • To assess the effectiveness of these strategies when combined with nicotine gum.

Main Methods:

  • A crossover design study with 20 US cigarette smokers interested in reduction.
  • Participants engaged in two conditions: increasing inter-cigarette interval or cigarette selection, each for two weeks.

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  • Measurements included self-reported cigarettes per day, carbon monoxide, cotinine, thiocyanate, treatment acceptability, and adverse events.

    • Main Results:

    • Both behavioral treatments significantly decreased self-reported cigarettes per day (45% and 38%) and carbon monoxide levels (20% and 19%).
    • Increasing the inter-cigarette interval showed a slightly greater reduction in cigarettes per day compared to cigarette selection.
    • No significant changes were observed in cotinine or thiocyanate levels, and both treatments were deemed acceptable and safe.

    Conclusions:

    • Both behavioral interventions are acceptable and efficacious for reducing smoking.
    • These methods offer viable options for smokers not ready to quit entirely.
    • Further research with larger sample sizes and longer follow-up periods is warranted.