Abstinence effects as predictors of 28-day relapse in smokers

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An increase in the smoking abstinence effect of craving is significantly related to relapse. This predicts the speed with which relapse occurs one month after abstinence from smoking. The abstinence effects defined by DSM-III-R and DSM IV increase after quitting smoking and are interrelated except for craving. Stepwise Cox proportional hazards survival analysis shows that depression and craving are related to time of relapse. Adjustment for method of smoking cessation and educational level shows that only an increase in craving predicts a relapse.

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Self-reported abstinence effects in the first month after smoking cessation

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This article examines the complaints reported by healthy quitters of smoking in their first month of cessation. The complaints included anxiety, irritability, depression, dizziness, difficulty concentrating, nausea, and headaches.

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Adolescent smoking and depression: Which comes first?

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The chances of severe depression occurrence in chain smokers are analyzed.

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