Kicking butts: smoking cessation update.
Tobacco is one of the most commonly abused drugs in the history of mankind. Smoking cessation has occupied a significant amount of research to help smokers quit to avoid the health risks. In this paper, we will discuss the methods available for smoking cessation. An evidence based approach will be used in a form directed towards both physicians and patients. We will review methods ranging from cold turkey to the latest addition to smoking cessation (varenicline).
Yacoub
Wesam G
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University Of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine and Truman Medical Center, USA. yacoubw@umkc.edu
Reisz
George
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D001552:Benzazepines / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016642:Bupropion / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003376:Counseling; D018765:Dopamine Uptake Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D011810:Quinoxalines / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016540:Smoking Cessation / Q000379:methods; D000068580:Varenicline
D001552:Benzazepines; D018765:Dopamine Uptake Inhibitors; D011810:Quinoxalines; D016642:Bupropion; D000068580:Varenicline