Non-pharmacological treatments for smoking

Authors

  • Sabrina Presman Santa Casa de Misericórdia do Rio de Janeiro; Programa de Tabagismo
  • Elizabeth Carneiro Santa Casa de Misericórdia do Rio de Janeiro; Programa de Tabagismo
  • Analice Gigliotti Santa Casa de Misericórdia do Rio de Janeiro; Setor de Dependência Química

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0101-60832005000500004

Keywords:

Tobacco dependence, smoking, behavioral therapy

Abstract

Smoking is a complex disease and its control requires the combination of different approaches. Pharmacological, psychological, mass communication and economic measures are all needed. This article reviews the principles and effectiveness of non-pharmacological techniques for the treatment of smoking. It algo comments on its use in the usual clinical setting and in some special popelations.

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Published

2005-10-01

Issue

Vol. 32 No. 5 (2005): Special Edition - Tabagism

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Non-pharmacological treatments for smoking . (2005). Archives of Clinical Psychiatry (São Paulo), 32(5), 267-275. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0101-60832005000500004