Sunday, January 2, 2011

Smoking cessation program plus PTSD treatment shows higher rate of quitting

Among smokers with military-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), integrating smoking cessation treatment with mental health care for PTSD resulted in higher rates of prolonged smoking abstinence, compared to referral for assistance with quitting smoking, according to a study in the 8 December issue of JAMA.

Nicotine dependence is more common among individuals with mental illness. "Post-traumatic stress disorder, a prevalent mental disorder, is highly associated with

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