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Download full textHall, Sharon M.; And Others – 1983
Although smoking cessation techniques have been effective, few programs have long term results. To investigate the effectiveness of a tobacco dependence relapse prevention program, 123 adult smokers (51 male, 72 female) voluntarily participated in one of four small group treatment conditions (6 or 30 second aversive smoking plus skill training, or…
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Modification, Comparative Analysis, Coping
Peer reviewedCohen, Sheldon; And Others – American Psychologist, 1989
Analyzes data from 10 long-term prospective studies in relation to key issues about self-quitting smoking. Compares the success rates of self-quitters and formal treatment programs of light smokers and heavy smokers, and examines the cyclical nature of quitting. Concludes that self-quitting is a dynamic process, not a discrete event. (FMW)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Drug Rehabilitation, Medical Services, Outcomes of Treatment
