title: [Treatment of nicotine dependence based on bupropion SR and educational support--one year observation and analysis of the reasons of relapses].
abstract: Tobacco dependence is a chronic, relapsing disease causing an enormous burden of deaths. The aim of the study was a one year evaluation of the efficacy of bupropion SR supported by an educational program in the treatment of nicotine dependence and analysis of the reasons of relapses. 54 smokers were enrolled. The 12-month continuous abstinence rate was 28.3%. The most common cause of relapses in the treatment period was craving for cigarettes, in the post-treatment period stress.
authors.affiliation: Katedra i Klinika Chorób Płuc AM we Wrocławiu.
authors.forename: Marcin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Gołecki
authors.forename: Irena
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Porebska
authors.forename: Bozena
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Weryńska
authors.forename: Kamilla
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kasibowska-Kuźniar
authors.forename: Renata
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Jankowska
mesh_terms: D016642:Bupropion / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations; D018765:Dopamine Uptake Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010349:Patient Compliance; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods; D012008:Recurrence; D013997:Time Factors; D014029:Tobacco Use Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations; D018765:Dopamine Uptake Inhibitors; D016642:Bupropion