title: Preventing Relapse Following Smoking Cessation.
abstract: Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable deaths worldwide. Long-term smoking cessation can drastically reduce people's risk for developing smoking-related disease. The research literature points to a need for clearer operationalization and differentiation between smoking cessation and relapse prevention interventions and outcomes. That said, extensive meta-analyses and research studies have indicated that there are various efficacious smoking interventions that can both support smoking cessation and relapse prevention efforts. Specifically, behavioral treatments, relapse prevention psychotherapy, pharmacologic interventions, motivational enhancement, smoking reduction to quit, brief advice, alternative intervention modes (telephone, Internet, computer), self-help, and tailored treatments can help prepare smokers for longer-term abstinence. Although these methods vary on reach, they are relatively efficacious, particularly in combined formats.
authors.affiliation: Addictive Behaviors Research Center, University of Washington, Box 351629, Seattle, WA 98195, USA.
authors.forename: Susan E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Collins
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology, Washington State University - Vancouver, 14204 NE Salmon Creek Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98686, USA.
authors.forename: Katie
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Witkiewitz
authors.affiliation: Addictive Behaviors Research Center, University of Washington, Box 351629, Seattle, WA 98195, USA.
authors.forename: Megan
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kirouac
authors.affiliation: Addictive Behaviors Research Center, University of Washington, Box 351629, Seattle, WA 98195, USA.
authors.forename: G Alan
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Marlatt
keywords: Cigarette smoking; Relapse prevention; Review; Smoking cessation; Smoking intervention