Affiliation:
1. Hoffman Psychological Associates, Caron Foundation
2. Caron Foundation
3. Lebanon Valley College
Abstract
Relapse is a major problem with nicotine addiction. This study investigated the long-term abstinence rate and effectiveness of a five-day residential nicotine treatment program. Questionnaires were mailed to all clients who completed the program between 1991 and 1996. 47% of the questionnaires were returned. Of these, 65% of respondents reported being abstinent from nicotine for an average period of 120 weeks. Of this group. 15% reported at least one relapse before a sustained abstinence. The primary relapse triggers for both the abstinent and nonabstinent groups were coping with “strong emotional feelings”. Over 50% of the sample was comorbid for other addictions, depression or anxiety disorders.
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