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Cigarette smoking and major depression

L S Covey1, A H Glassman, F Stetner

  • 1New York State Psychiatric Institute, New York 10032, USA.

Journal of Addictive Diseases
|April 29, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Individuals with major depression often smoke and struggle to quit. Quitting smoking can increase the risk of depression, indicating a complex, lifelong link between smoking and mood disorders.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Addiction Medicine
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Major depression is frequently associated with cigarette smoking.
  • Individuals with major depression exhibit higher smoking rates and greater difficulty with smoking cessation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the literature on the association between smoking and major depression.
  • To understand the complex relationship and implications for cessation treatments.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent studies.
  • Analysis of the link between smoking behavior and major depression.
  • Examination of post-cessation depression risks.

Main Results:

  • Smokers with major depression face challenges in quitting.
  • Smoking cessation can precipitate depressive episodes, ranging from mild to severe.
  • Vulnerability to depression post-cessation can persist for months.

Conclusions:

  • A complex, potentially lifelong relationship exists between smoking and depression.
  • Cessation treatments should include depression screening and monitoring for post-cessation depression, especially in those with a history of depression.

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