title: A clinical approach to help psychiatric patients with smoking cessation.
abstract: In this paper we briefly review the dynamics of smoking and nicotine dependence, discuss the evaluation of the addicted smoker, and describe interventions to facilitate the attempt to quit smoking. We also discuss the interface of psychiatric illness and smoking, particularly among those chronically hospitalized in psychiatric institutions, and suggest a rational approach to help patients with psychiatric illness stop smoking.
authors.affiliation: New York State Psychiatric Institute.
authors.forename: G W
authors.initials: GW
authors.lastname: Dalack
authors.forename: A H
authors.initials: AH
authors.lastname: Glassman
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000553:Ambulatory Care; D016739:Behavior, Addictive / Q000523:psychology; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000150:complications* / Q000523:psychology; D009538:Nicotine; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D016540:Smoking Cessation; D014029:Tobacco Use Disorder / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D009538:Nicotine