| 1 | The Consequences of Smoking and the Nature of Tobacco Dependence | |
| Health Consequences of Smoking | ||
| The Nature of Tobacco Dependence | ||
| The Natural Course of Smoking | ||
| Key Points | ||
| 2. | Preparing Smokers to Quit | |
| Starting the Process | ||
| The Five A’s | ||
| Exploring Ambivalence | ||
| Increasing Motivation to Quit | ||
| Triggers for Smoking | ||
| The Five R’s | ||
| Key Points | ||
| 3. | Time to Quit | |
| Set a Quit Date | ||
| Steps Prior to the Quit Day | ||
| How to Cope When Triggers Remain | ||
| If Quitting Right Away Is Too Difficult | ||
| Structuring a Treatment Plan | ||
| Key Points | ||
| 4. | Medications to Aid Quitting | |
| Optimum Cessation Treatment Involves Both Counseling and Medication | ||
| Nicotine Replacement | ||
| Bupropion | ||
| Varenicline | ||
| Other and Experimental Medications | ||
| Why Cessation Medications Often Fail | ||
| Key Points | ||
| 5. | Handling Withdrawal and Dealing with Lapses | |
| Nicotine Withdrawal | ||
| Relapse Prevention: How to Deal with Slip-Ups | ||
| Key Points | ||
| 6. | Addressing Weight Gain Concerns | |
| Weight Gain, Weight Concerns, and Quitting Smoking | ||
| Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment (CBT) to Decrease Weight Gain Concerns | ||
| Effects of Cessation Medications on Weight | ||
| When and How to Lose Weight | ||
| Key Points | ||
| 7. | Cessation Treatment for Subpopulations and Smokers with Comorbid Disorders | |
| Subpopulations of Smokers Requiring Special Attention | ||
| Smokers with Comorbid Medical Conditions | ||
| Smokers with Comorbid Psychiatric or Substance Abuse Disorders | ||
| Key Points | ||
| 8. | Follow-Up and Long-Term Maintenance | |
| Need for Long-Term Follow-Up | ||
| Follow-Up Procedures | ||
| Conclusions | ||
| Key Points | ||
| Appendix: Internet Resources for Smoking Cessation Information | ||
| References | ||