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When to begin smoking cessation in substance abusers

K L Sees1, H W Clark

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Francisco 94121.

Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment
|March 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Despite widespread recognition of nicotine addiction, the substance abuse treatment community has been slow to address smoking cessation. Research indicates patients are interested in quitting smoking, challenging the dogma that it should be ignored during addiction treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Addiction Medicine
  • Public Health
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Nicotine addiction is increasingly recognized as a significant health issue.
  • The substance abuse treatment community has historically been hesitant to prioritize smoking cessation for patients with other addictions.
  • A prevailing dogma suggests that smoking is less critical than other substance dependencies and should not be addressed concurrently.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review existing research on the efficacy and patient interest in smoking cessation during substance abuse treatment.
  • To challenge the persistent dogma that discourages addressing nicotine addiction concurrently with other substance use disorders.
  • To highlight the need for integrating smoking cessation interventions into comprehensive addiction treatment programs.

Main Methods:

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  • Literature review of studies examining smoking cessation in individuals undergoing treatment for substance abuse.
  • Analysis of research data on patient attitudes and interest towards quitting smoking during initial treatment phases.
  • Examination of the scientific evidence contradicting the notion that smoking is a secondary addiction.

Main Results:

  • Limited research does not support the dogma that smoking cessation should be deferred.
  • Patients in substance abuse treatment express a high level of interest in quitting smoking, even at the outset of their treatment.
  • Evidence suggests that addressing nicotine dependence can be integrated into broader addiction recovery.

Conclusions:

  • The dogma that nicotine addiction is less important than other addictions is not supported by current research.
  • Integrating smoking cessation interventions into substance abuse treatment is warranted and aligns with patient interest.
  • Prioritizing smoking cessation can enhance overall treatment outcomes for individuals with addiction.