title: [Evaluation of tobacco addiction among adolescents and its treatment within the health care].
abstract: Evaluation and treatment of tobacco addiction among adolescents require partly different means than those for adults. Some adolescents are hooked already from the first cigarettes. Indicators of dependence designed for adults and based on regular smoking are suitable for daily smoking adolescents. Indicators providing a more sensitive detection of the appearance of the first signs of dependence are suitable for the less smoking. Regular meetings enabling an open discussion within personal or group councelling constitute the main components in the treatment of tobacco addiction in adolescents. Preliminary evidence exists also on the efficacy of supplementary nicotine patches and bupropion.
authors.affiliation: Terveyden ja hyvinvoinnin laitos, päihteet ja riippuvuus -osasto, PL 30, 00271 Helsinki.
authors.forename: Hanna
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Ollila
authors.forename: Ulla
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Broms
authors.forename: Jaakko
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kaprio
authors.forename: Tiina
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Laatikainen
authors.forename: Kristiina
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Patja
mesh_terms: D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D000293:Adolescent; D006801:Humans; D009538:Nicotine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D018722:Nicotinic Agonists / Q000008:administration & dosage; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group / Q000379:methods*; D014029:Tobacco Use Disorder / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D018722:Nicotinic Agonists; D009538:Nicotine