[Tobacco addiction and current treatment methods].
Smoking currently is considered to be an addiction with severe medical and social effects. It has been implicated in some respiratory and extra-respiratory diseases. In spite of knowing its dangerous effects, many patients cannot stop smoking without outside help. This help usually is provided by health-care personnel. It is necessary to be familiar with disintoxication methods in order to be able to advise patients on the use of any one or a combination of them. The most efficient method is individual medical help. Nicotine substitutes have demonstrated their effectiveness. Other complementary methods are not considered effective unless combined.
Unidad de ORL, Hospital Casa de Salud, Valencia.
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D016739:Behavior, Addictive / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D016540:Smoking Cessation; D013997:Time Factors; D014029:Tobacco Use Disorder / Q000628:therapy*