Treatment of Nicotine Addiction in Primary Care
Treatment of Nicotine Addiction in Primary Care
Treatment of Nicotine Addiction in Primary Care
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Mental health<br />
• Psychotic disorders are associated with three times the<br />
risk be<strong>in</strong>g a heavy smokers (35% vs 9%)<br />
• Smok<strong>in</strong>g may alleviate symptoms <strong>of</strong> psychosis<br />
• Smok<strong>in</strong>g and depression are related<br />
• The antidepressants, bupropion and nortriptyl<strong>in</strong>e are<br />
effective <strong>in</strong> assist<strong>in</strong>g smok<strong>in</strong>g cessation<br />
• Bupropion <strong>in</strong>teracts with other antidepressants<br />
People with mental health problems are more likely to<br />
smoke than those without mental illness<br />
McNeil A. Smok<strong>in</strong>g and mental health - a review <strong>of</strong> the literature Smoke Free London Programme: Lo
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