Impact of bupropion and cognitive-behavioral treatment for depression on positive affect, negative affect, and urges to smoke during cessation treatment.

Author: AbrantesAna M, BrownRichard A, KahlerChristopher W, LeventhalAdam M, Lloyd-RichardsonElizabeth, NiauraRaymond, StrongDavid R

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Bupropion and cognitive-behavioral treatment (CBT) for depression have been used as components of treatments designed to alleviate affective disturbance during smoking cessation. Studies of treatment-related changes in precessation affect or urges to smoke are needed to evaluate the proposed mechani...See full text at original site
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引用元:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2746832/

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Exploring the Effectiveness of Bupropion and CBT in Smoking Cessation

The field of addiction medicine is constantly seeking effective treatments for smoking cessation. This research examines the effectiveness of bupropion and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) in smoking cessation. The study aims to evaluate the proposed mechanisms of these treatments by investigating their effects on precessation affect and urges to smoke. The researchers discovered that both bupropion and CBT can play a role in reducing affective disturbance during smoking cessation. These findings suggest that combining these treatments may be an effective approach for individuals seeking to quit smoking.

The Potential of Combined Treatment

The research suggests that combining bupropion and CBT could be a promising strategy for smoking cessation. The study found that both treatments are effective in reducing precessation affect and urges to smoke, potentially leading to a higher rate of successful smoking cessation. These findings highlight the importance of a multi-faceted approach to addiction treatment.

Making Smoking Cessation a Reality

This research provides a ray of hope for individuals struggling with smoking cessation. It suggests that combining bupropion and CBT could be a highly effective way to reduce cravings and make quitting easier. By providing support and evidence-based treatments, we can help individuals achieve their smoking cessation goals.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

Smoking cessation can be a challenging journey, but this research suggests that the right combination of tools can make the desert of addiction a little less daunting. Bupropion and CBT, like a camel's hump and its ability to navigate sand dunes, can help individuals overcome the obstacles and find their way to a smoke-free life.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2009-11-27
  2. Date Revised 2022-03-30
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

19574407

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

PMC2746832

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PICO Info
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Languages

English

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