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

    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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