Pharmacologic treatments for the nicotine dependent smoker

Authors
Glover, ED Glover, PN
Citation
Ed. Glover et Pn. Glover, Pharmacologic treatments for the nicotine dependent smoker, AM J HEAL B, 25(3), 2001, pp. 179-182
Citations number
16
Categorie Soggetti
Public Health & Health Care Science
Journal title
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH BEHAVIOR
ISSN journal
10873244 → ACNP
Volume
25
Issue
3
Year of publication
2001
Pages
179 - 182
Database
ISI
SICI code
1087-3244(200105/06)25:3<179:PTFTND>2.0.ZU;2-S
Abstract
Objective: To explore the biology of nicotine addiction and to investigate the latest pharmacological treatments for nicotine dependence. Methods: Exp lore the research literature for treating nicotine dependence. Results: Nic otine is an additive drug and the most effective methods for treating depen dence are nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) and bupropion SR. Conclusion: The best available treatments for nicotine dependence are pharmacological a djuncts; specifically, NRT and bupropion SR when combined with behavioral c ounseling.