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Effective treatment for smoking cessation.

D S Choy, L Lutzker, L Meltzer

    The American Journal of Medicine
    |December 1, 1983
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    Acupuncture treatment for smoking cessation demonstrated an 88% success rate in 339 patients. Follow-up over two years showed a 31% relapse rate, indicating acupuncture

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    Area of Science:

    • Integrative Medicine
    • Public Health
    • Addiction Research

    Background:

    • Cigarette smoking remains a leading cause of preventable death worldwide.
    • Effective and accessible smoking cessation methods are crucial for public health initiatives.
    • Acupuncture has been explored as a potential non-pharmacological intervention for nicotine addiction.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of acupuncture as a method for cigarette smoking cessation.
    • To determine the success rate and long-term relapse rates associated with acupuncture treatment for smokers.

    Main Methods:

    • A cohort of 514 patients seeking smoking cessation were treated with acupuncture between May 1976 and December 1982.
    • Success was evaluated based on patient-reported smoking status.
    • A two-year follow-up was conducted to assess relapse rates.

    Main Results:

    • Out of 339 evaluable patients, 297 successfully stopped smoking, achieving an 88% success rate.
    • The study observed a 31% relapse rate among successful quitters after a two-year follow-up period.
    • The findings suggest a high initial efficacy for acupuncture in smoking cessation.

    Conclusions:

    • Acupuncture presents a highly effective method for achieving initial cigarette smoking cessation.
    • While initial success rates are high, long-term maintenance requires further investigation into relapse prevention strategies.
    • The study contributes to understanding non-pharmacological approaches for addiction management.

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