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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Smok<strong>in</strong>g and<br />
Schizophrenia<br />
•High prevalence <strong>of</strong> smok<strong>in</strong>g (about<br />
90%, OR = 5.9)<br />
•Highly nicot<strong>in</strong>e dependent (FTND = 7<br />
or higher)<br />
•<strong>Nicot<strong>in</strong>e</strong> produces cognitive or other<br />
benefit<br />
•Smok<strong>in</strong>g ameliorates medication side<br />
effects (e.g., lower rates <strong>of</strong><br />
neuroleptic-<strong>in</strong>duced Park<strong>in</strong>sonism)
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