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Shape of the relapse curve and long‐term abstinence among untreated smokers

Addiction · 2003 · Vol. 99(1) · pp. 29–38
John R. HughesJosue KeelyShelly Naud

Abstract

More reports of relapse curves of self-quitters are needed. Smoking cessation interventions should focus on the first week of abstinence. Interventions that produce abstinence rates of 5-10% may be effective. Cessation studies should report relapse curves.

Smoking Behavior and CessationBehavioral Health and InterventionsAbstinenceSmoking cessationPsychological interventionRelapse preventionMedicineMeta-analysisMEDLINEPsychologyPsychiatryClinical psychology

MeSH terms

Smoking PreventionHumansProspective StudiesRecurrenceSelf CareTime FactorsSurvival AnalysisSmoking Cessation

Funding

  • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
  • National Cancer Institute
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