Psychosocial element of smoking influences craving for cigarettes more than physiological effects

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Psychosocial element of smoking influences craving for cigarettes more than physiological effects

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Nicotine patches and gum are common * and often ineffective * ways of fighting cigarette cravings, as most smokers have discovered. Now a new study from Tel Aviv University shows why they're ineffective, and may provide the basis for more successful psychologically-based smoking cessation programs.

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Smoking mind over smoking matter: Surprising new study shows cigarette cravings result from habit, not addiction | Psydir News

news.psydir.com — “The intensity of cravings for cigarettes has more to do with the psychosocial element of smoking than with the physiological effects of nicotine as an addictive chemical, according to a new study by an Israeli scientist. He hopes this research will help clinicians and health authorities develop more successful smoking cessation programs than those utilizing expensive nicotine patches or gum.View full resource at news.psydir.com

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