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Tobacco use and quit attempts among methadone maintenance clients

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  • Richter, K.P.
  • Gibson, C.A.
  • Ahluwalia, J.S.
  • Schmelzle, K.H.

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Objective: This study examined tobacco use prevalence, types of tobacco used, interest in quitting, and prior quit attempts among persons in methadone maintenance treatment. Methods: Counselors collected surveys from 84% (550 of 655) of all clients in a 4-county metropolitan area. Results: Most clients (77%) smoked cigarettes. Of the 59 former tobacco users, only 6 reported using a cessation pharmacotherapy to quit. Three quarters of the current smokers had attempted to quit at least once, with an average of 5 attempts. Most smokers (80%) were "somewhat" or "very" interested in quitting. Conclusions: The quit ratio among methadone maintenance treatment clients was 12%, compared with 50% nationwide. To reduce morbidity and mortality, cessation interventions must be developed and disseminated.

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  • Richter, K.P. & Gibson, C.A. & Ahluwalia, J.S. & Schmelzle, K.H., 2001. "Tobacco use and quit attempts among methadone maintenance clients," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 91(2), pages 296-299.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:2001:91:2:296-299_6
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