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Research: LE FOLL and co-workers,
Listed in Issue 85
Abstract
LE FOLL and co-workers, Unité de Neurobiologie at Phamracologie Moléculaire de l' INSERM, Centre Paul-Broca, 2ter, rue d'Alésia, 75014 Paris, France, lefoll@broca.inserm.fr, meta-analyze the use of cognitive and behavioural therapy for the cessation of smoking .
Background
Smoking is an addictive disease characterized by frequent relapse . Pharmacological and psychological factors are involved, and while physicians are familiar with pharmacological treatment using nicotine replacement therapy and bupropion, they are less familiar with psychological approaches . Various techniques have been evaluated such as aversion therapy, contracts, social support, stimulus control, relaxation, diet and nicotine fading . Such approaches are often complemented with cognitive strategies using motivational interviews, skills training and relapse prevention strategies.
Methodology
Results
This article reviews cognitive and behavioural techniques in a meta-analysis evaluating their effectiveness . The results confirm the efficacy of cognitive and behavioural therapy in smoking cessation .
Conclusion
References
Le Foll B, Aubin HJ, Lagrue G. Behavioural and cognitive therapy to break the smoking habit. Review of the literature. annales de Médecine Interne 153 (3 Suppl): 1S32-40, May 2002.
