Alternative therapies for tobacco dependence

Lynn M Villano; Adrian R White

doi:10.1016/j.mcna.2004.07.002

Alternative therapies for tobacco dependence

Med Clin North Am. 2004 Nov;88(6):1607-21. doi: 10.1016/j.mcna.2004.07.002.

Authors

Lynn M Villano¹, Adrian R White

Affiliation

¹ Center for Tobacco Control, North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System, 225 Community Drive, South Entrance, Great Neck, NY 11021, USA. Lvillano@nshs.edu

PMID: 15464116
DOI: 10.1016/j.mcna.2004.07.002

Abstract

For both hypnotherapy and acupuncture, the evidence of any effect is anecdotal. There are insufficient rigorous studies that are homogeneous in design or results to allow a reliable conclusion on whether or not these therapies are effective. At best, individual smokers who choose one of these interventions for preference should not be discouraged provided that they are informed about the state of the evidence.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Acupuncture Therapy*
Clinical Trials as Topic
Humans
Hypnosis*
Smoking Cessation / methods*
Tobacco Use Disorder / therapy*
Treatment Outcome