E D Glover1, P N Glover. 1. Tobacco Research Center, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown 26506-9300, USA. eglover@hsc.wvu.edu
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To explore the biology of nicotine addiction and to investigate the latest pharmacological treatments for nicotine dependence. METHODS: Explore the research literature for treating nicotine dependence. RESULTS: Nicotine is an additive drug and the most effective methods for treating dependence are nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) and bupropion SR. CONCLUSION: The best available treatments for nicotine dependence are pharmacological adjuncts; specifically, NRT and bupropion SR when combined with behavioral counseling.
OBJECTIVE: To explore the biology of nicotine addiction and to investigate the latest pharmacological treatments for nicotine dependence. METHODS: Explore the research literature for treating nicotine dependence. RESULTS:Nicotine is an additive drug and the most effective methods for treating dependence are nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) and bupropion SR. CONCLUSION: The best available treatments for nicotine dependence are pharmacological adjuncts; specifically, NRT and bupropion SR when combined with behavioral counseling.