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 Depression<br />
• The prevalence <strong>of</strong> smok<strong>in</strong>g: 37-60%<br />
• Leads to more severe nicot<strong>in</strong>e withdrawal<br />
symptoms<br />
- High risk for relapse <strong>in</strong> first week<br />
- Female > Male<br />
• 30% risk <strong>of</strong> relapse to MDE after quitt<strong>in</strong>g if<br />
past history present<br />
• Depressed smokers have higher suicide<br />
rates than depressed nonsmokers<br />
(Bruce, 1994; Lohr, 1992; Yassa, 1987)
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