Impact of an Electronic Cigarette on Smoking Reduction and Cessation in Schizophrenic Smokers: A Prospective 12-Month Pilot Study

Impact of an Electronic Cigarette on Smoking Reduction and Cessation in Schizophrenic Smokers: A Prospective 12-Month Pilot Study

Background: Cigarette smoking is a tough addiction to break. This dependence is the most common dual diagnosis for individuals with schizophrenia. Currently three effective drugs are approved for smoking cessation: nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), varenicline and bupropion. However, some serious...

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Main Authors: Pasquale Caponnetto, Roberta Auditore, Cristina Russo, Giorgio Carlo Cappello, Riccardo Polosa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-01-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
smoking cessation
smoking reduction
electronic cigarette
electronic nicotine delivery device
schizophrenia
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/10/2/446

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