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Smoking As an Outcome Moderator In the Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorders
Jan van Amsterdam1, Wim van den Brink1
1Department of Psychiatry, Academic Medical Center University of Amsterdam, P.O. Box 22660, 1100 DD Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Smoking negatively impacts alcohol use disorder (AUD) treatment success. Patients who do not smoke or reduce tobacco use during AUD treatment achieve better drinking outcomes and prolonged abstinence.
Area of Science:
- Addiction medicine
- Public health
- Behavioral science
Background:
- Smoking is highly prevalent among individuals with alcohol use disorder (AUD).
- The relationship between smoking and AUD treatment outcomes requires further clarification.
Conclusions:
- Continued tobacco smoking may negatively moderate AUD treatment outcomes.
- Informing AUD patients about smoking risks and offering cessation support can optimize treatment.
- Addressing smoking concurrently with AUD treatment is crucial for improving patient success.
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