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Use of single session hypnosis for smoking cessation.
1Dept. of Human Resources, University of Scranton, PA 18510.
Addictive Behaviors
|January 1, 1988
Summary
Single-session hypnosis significantly reduced smoking and increased abstinence in volunteers compared to placebo and no-treatment controls. These positive effects on smoking cessation were sustained for up to 48 weeks.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral Science
- Clinical Psychology
- Addiction Medicine
Background:
- Smoking remains a leading cause of preventable death worldwide.
- Effective smoking cessation interventions are crucial for public health.
- Hypnotherapy is explored as a potential tool for behavior change.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of single-session hypnosis for smoking cessation.
- To compare hypnosis intervention against placebo and no-treatment controls.
- To assess the long-term effectiveness of hypnosis for smoking cessation.
Main Methods:
- Sixty volunteers for smoking cessation were randomly assigned to three groups: single-session hypnosis (n=20), placebo control (n=20), or no-treatment control (n=20).
- Smoking rates and abstinence were measured at posttest and at 4, 12, 24, and 48-week follow-ups.
Main Results:
- The single-session hypnosis group demonstrated significantly reduced cigarette smoking compared to both control groups.
- Higher rates of abstinence were observed in the hypnosis group across all follow-up periods.
- The benefits of hypnosis for smoking cessation were evident immediately post-intervention and persisted for 48 weeks.
Conclusions:
- Single-session hypnosis is an effective intervention for smoking cessation.
- Hypnotherapy offers a viable, long-term solution for individuals seeking to quit smoking.
- The findings support the integration of hypnosis into smoking cessation programs.