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Current perspectives on smoking cessation among substance abusers.

Maria A Sullivan1, Lirio S Covey

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York State Psychiatric Institute at Columbia University, NY 10032, USA. sulliva@pi.cpmc.columbia.edu

Current Psychiatry Reports
|September 17, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Smoking cessation is crucial for individuals with substance use disorders. Quitting smoking does not increase relapse rates for other substances and may prevent future drug abuse.

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Area of Science:

  • Addiction Medicine
  • Public Health
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Nicotine dependence is highly prevalent in individuals with alcohol or substance use disorders.
  • Many patients in substance abuse treatment programs desire to quit smoking.
  • Smoking cessation has historically been overlooked in clinical interventions for this population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent evidence on smoking cessation in individuals with substance use disorders.
  • To examine the relationship between tobacco abstinence and relapse to other substances.
  • To highlight the importance of integrating smoking cessation into addiction treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Review of clinical trial evidence concerning smoking cessation in individuals with alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, or opioid abuse.

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  • Analysis of success rates and relapse patterns associated with tobacco abstinence.
  • Examination of the interplay between nicotine and other substance use.

    • Main Results:

    • Smokers with prior alcohol dependence history show similar cessation success rates as non-alcoholic smokers.
    • Tobacco abstinence does not elevate the risk of alcohol relapse.
    • Continued smoking negatively impacts marijuana dependence treatment outcomes.
    • Cocaine and nicotine use patterns are interconnected.
    • Smoking cessation rates are significantly lower in opioid-dependent individuals compared to the general population.

    Conclusions:

    • Smoking cessation is recommended for individuals recovering from substance dependence.
    • Quitting smoking may offer protection against relapse to the primary drug of abuse.
    • Integrating smoking cessation interventions is vital for comprehensive addiction treatment.