Smoking cessation

Smoking cessation refers to the therapeutic process of discontinuing combustible tobacco use to treat tobacco use disorder and overcome physiological nicotine dependence This clinical intervention primarily targets the central nervous, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems in adolescent and adult tobacco smokers

Smoking cessation refers to the therapeutic process of discontinuing combustible tobacco use to treat tobacco use disorder and overcome physiological nicotine dependence

Smoking cessation refers to the therapeutic process of discontinuing combustible tobacco use to treat tobacco use disorder and overcome physiological nicotine dependence Consequently, cessation attempts are defined by intense drug cravings and a characteristic withdrawal syndrome comprising irritability, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, sleep disturbances, and increased appetite

This clinical intervention primarily targets the central nervous, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems in adolescent and adult tobacco smokers Pathophysiologically, sustained nicotine exposure leads to neuroadaptation and upregulation of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in the brain reward pathways Consequently, cessation attempts are defined by intense drug cravings and a characteristic withdrawal syndrome comprising irritability, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, sleep disturbances, and i...