Title

Smoking cessation: Increasing practice understanding and time-limited intervention strategy

Authors

Authors

S. F. Dziegielewski;J. A. Eater

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Abbreviated Journal Title

Fam. Soc.-J. Contemp. Hum. Serv.

Keywords

CIGARETTE SMOKERS; UNITED-STATES; FREE SOCIETY; ADDICTION; DISORDERS; BEHAVIOR; WEIGHT; Family Studies; Social Work

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to explore nicotine-addiction and smoking-cessation interventions while stressing the importance that physiological and psychological addiction on can have on smoking cessation. In designing this time-limited smoking-cessation plan, the benefits of pharmacotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and social support are explored. Previous research is applied to current practice strategy that Involves a multi-/interdisciplinary team perspective. To facilitate the intervention process, a combination Intervention regimen that uses nicotine-replacement therapy, the possible use of antidepressant medications, and cognitive-behavioral therapy and social support is suggested. Recommendations are made for constructing this brief time-limited model for smoking cessation.

Journal Title

Families in Society-the Journal of Contemporary Human Services

Volume

81

Issue/Number

3

Publication Date

1-1-2000

Document Type

Article

Language

English

First Page

246

Last Page

255

WOS Identifier

WOS:000086773400004

ISSN

1044-3894

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