Smoking cessation among persons with co-occurring substance use disorder and mental illness

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Abstract

Aims: A history of either a substance use disorder (SUD) or psychiatric disorder (PD) is associated with tobacco use. However, there is limited information available on tobacco dependence treatment outcomes among individuals with co-occurring SUD and PD. Methods: Data from 202 participants enrolled in a tobacco dependence treatment program in an outpatient clinic setting were analysed. Findings:In multivariate analysis, having a history of SUD only (OR =.11, 95% CI = .02-.76) and having a co-occurring SUD and PD (OR = .13, 95% CI = .02-.81), as compared to having neither, were significant predictors of a lower likelihood of achieving smoking abstinence. Conclusions: A history of SUD and PD is an important predictor of poor smoking cessation outcomes; however, using more intensive, tailored approaches to tobacco dependence treatment appears to be promising. Future studies may need to fur ther address the nature of tobacco dependence treatment in settings were PDs and other SUDs are managed in order to achieve optimal outcomes.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)58-64
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Smoking Cessation
Volume6
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 2011

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
This study was funded in part by through a financial contribution from Health Canada. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of Health Canada.

Keywords

  • Addictions settings
  • Co-occurring disorders
  • Mental illness
  • Psychiatric disorder
  • Smoking cessation
  • Substance use disorder

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Psychiatry and Mental health

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