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Treatment of Nicotine Dependence in Chemically Dependent Inpatients

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The Clinical Management of Nicotine Dependence

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“Primum non nocere”—First, do no harm—has been the credo of physicians for centuries. As substance-abuse specialists, we are violating this dictum by not aggressively addressing nicotine dependence in rehabilitation programs. Omission of nicotine treatment during rehabilitation or aftercare promotes further dependence and “enables” patients to continue smoking. Nicotine is the single most preventable cause of morbidity and mortality and is, by far, the most widespread manifestation of drug dependence in our society today.1,2

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  1. The Outpatient Recovery Centers, Fair Oaks Hospital, 07901, Summit, NJ, USA

    James A. Cocores M.D. (Medical Director) (Medical Director)

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Klahr, A.L. (1991). Treatment of Nicotine Dependence in Chemically Dependent Inpatients. In: Cocores, J.A. (eds) The Clinical Management of Nicotine Dependence. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-9112-8_23

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