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The Consequences of Smoking and the Nature
of Tobacco Dependence |
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Health Consequences of Smoking |
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The Nature of Tobacco Dependence |
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The Natural Course of Smoking |
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Key Points |
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Preparing Smokers to Quit |
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Starting the Process |
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The Five A’s |
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Exploring Ambivalence |
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Increasing Motivation to Quit |
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Triggers for Smoking |
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The Five R’s |
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Key Points |
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Time to Quit |
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Set a Quit Date |
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Steps Prior to the Quit Day |
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How to Cope When Triggers Remain |
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If Quitting Right Away Is Too Difficult |
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Structuring a Treatment Plan |
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Key Points |
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Medications to Aid Quitting |
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Optimum Cessation Treatment Involves Both Counseling and Medication |
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Nicotine Replacement |
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Bupropion |
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Varenicline |
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Other and Experimental Medications |
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Why Cessation Medications Often Fail |
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Key Points |
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Handling Withdrawal and Dealing with Lapses |
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Nicotine Withdrawal |
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Relapse Prevention: How to Deal with Slip-Ups |
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Key Points |
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Addressing Weight Gain Concerns |
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Weight Gain, Weight Concerns, and Quitting Smoking |
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Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment (CBT) to Decrease Weight Gain
Concerns |
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Effects of Cessation Medications on Weight |
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When and How to Lose Weight |
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Key Points |
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Cessation Treatment for Subpopulations and Smokers with
Comorbid Disorders |
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Subpopulations of Smokers Requiring Special Attention |
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Smokers with Comorbid Medical Conditions |
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Smokers with Comorbid Psychiatric or Substance Abuse Disorders |
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Key Points |
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Follow-Up and Long-Term Maintenance |
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Need for Long-Term Follow-Up |
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Follow-Up Procedures |
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Conclusions |
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Key Points |
Appendix: Internet Resources for Smoking Cessation
Information |
References |