Treating nicotine dependence.
To explore the biology of nicotine addiction and to discuss the latest effective treatments for nicotine dependence. Research indicates that the most effective methods for treating nicotine dependence are nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) and bupropion SR (BUP). We conclude that pharmacological adjuncts (NRT & BUP) achieve their greatest success when combined with behavioral counseling.
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Tobacco Research Center, Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown, USA.
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D001521:Behavior Therapy; D016642:Bupropion / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D009538:Nicotine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D016540:Smoking Cessation / Q000379:methods*; D013375:Substance Withdrawal Syndrome / Q000534:rehabilitation; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation*
D016642:Bupropion; D009538:Nicotine