A new review takes a careful look at non-pharmacological interventions to help people quit smoking.
Education and counseling helped to raise awareness about the health risks of smoking.We’ve known for decades that smoking leads to serious health problems including cancer, lung and heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Despite the health risks, quitting smoking is a significant challenge for most people because the nicotine in cigarettes is incredibly addictive.
Overall, more than 50 percent of studies in the review concluded that a specific intervention was effective.Cognitive behavioral therapy also provided participants with better skills to cope with cravings and negative emotions in order to maintain abstinence, compared to other interventions. In fact, 88 percent of the studies on cognitive behavioral education found it to be “effective” or “likely effective” in addressing withdrawal symptoms.
The review also included evidence on online-based smoking cessation programs and found most programs helped some participants quit smoking. Active telephone counseling had the most evidence supporting its use, while programs that used text messaging also proved to be effective for some.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Dallas Stars find ways to win even before playing at their bestThe Stars have started the season 4-1-1 and have identified some key areas of improvement to reach their full potential.
Read more »
Strong evidence for new light isotope of nitrogenWith only two neutrons to its seven protons, Nitrogen-9 represents the first known case of a nucleus that decays by emitting five protons from its ground state. Robert Charity, a research professor of chemistry in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St.
Read more »
The best health and fitness apps for iPhone in 2023: 18 best onesGetting and staying in shape isn't easy. This comprehensive list presents some of the best iPhone fitness apps that will help you reach your health goals.
Read more »
Jets without 2 key veterans vs. Giants. Opportunity for Xavier Gipson, Jason Brownlee?The New York Jets face the New York Giants on Sunday in New Jersey.
Read more »
Best New Pop Culture BooksFrom a stunning coffee table book about kitsch honeymoon hotels to Britney Spears’ bombshell memoir, October is ripe with new book releases that are not to be missed.
Read more »
The Best New Shows on Hulu in November 2023From Black Cake to Fargo Season 5, here are the best shows that will be streaming on Hulu in November 2023.
Read more »