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Alcoholism and smoking.

J R DiFranza1, M P Guerrera

  • 1Department of Family Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Fitchburg 01420.

Journal of Studies on Alcohol
|March 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Alcoholics are significantly more likely to smoke and struggle with quitting tobacco. This suggests a shared susceptibility to addiction, impacting public health.

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Area of Science:

  • Addiction research
  • Behavioral science
  • Public health

Background:

  • Cigarette smoking and alcoholism are closely linked behaviors.
  • Understanding the natural history of smoking in alcoholics is crucial for public health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the natural history of cigarette smoking in alcoholic and nonalcoholic populations.
  • To investigate potential reasons for the strong association between alcoholism and smoking.

Main Methods:

  • A case-control study design was employed.
  • The study compared smoking behaviors and cessation success rates between alcoholic and nonalcoholic individuals.

Main Results:

  • Eighty-three percent of alcoholics were smokers, versus 34% of nonalcoholics.
  • Children who later became alcoholic were more likely to use tobacco regularly after trying it.
  • Only 7% of alcoholic smokers successfully quit, compared to 49% of nonalcoholic smokers.

Conclusions:

  • Alcoholism and smoking share common risk factors, potentially including a general susceptibility to addictive drugs.
  • Tobacco smoking cessation is significantly less successful in individuals with alcoholism.
  • Further research into smoking cessation strategies for alcoholics is warranted.

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