The Clinical Management of Nicotine Dependence Book

Contents: Etiology: Acayatl's Curse.- Psychosocial Factors and Nicotine Dependence.- Special Populations.- Smokeless Tobacco.- The Biobehavioral Effects of Nicotine.- Nicotine Addiction as a Disease. Treatment: Engagement of the Nicotine-Dependent Person in Treatment.- The Role of Family and Friends in the Management of Nicotine Dependence.- Behavioral Treatment of Cigarette Dependence.- Recovery-Oriented Nicotine Addiction Therapy.- Counterconditioning Methods.- Silver Acetate Deterrent Therapy.- Hypnosis in Treatment of the Smoking Habit.- The Treatment of Smoking and Nicotine Addictions with Acupuncture.- Nicotine Gum.- Transdermal Nicotine and Nasal Nicotine Administration as Smoking-Cessation Treatments.- Clonidine in the Management of Nicotine Dependence.- Anticholinergic and Other Medicines.- Clinical Laboratory Testing of Nicotine.- Outpatient Management.- Residential Treatment.- Smoking Cessation in the Workplace.- Treatment Nicotine Dependence in Chemically Dependent Inpatients.- Nicotine-Dependent Psychiatric Patients.- Relapse Prevention.- Wellness Component of a Long Term Maintenance Strategy.- Nicotine Anonymous.