Nocturnal sleep-disturbing nicotine craving and accomplishment with a smoking cessation program

摘要: AIMS: To study nocturnal sleep-disturbing nicotine craving (NSDNC), described as a symptom of dependence, in 2884 patients. METHODS: All patients were part smoking cessation program the Nicotine Institute collaboration with general sick fund Lower Austria. During period, (which is ongoing) lasted five weeks and included individual counseling. At all appointments, received questionnaire about habits, illnesses, previous experience their motivation to complete help an assistant. Carbon monoxide levels expired air also measured. RESULTS: Analysis NSDNC showed that 22.4% (n = 647) suffered from this varying intensity: 77.1% 499) awoke rarely; 9.4% 61) several times per week; 6.8% 44) most days 6.6% 43) daily. was associated number cigarettes smoked day, CO level for general. Consequences programs are complex. Success rates influenced by intensity NSDNC. Patients who or daily had lowest chance quit compliance program. CONCLUSIONS: suffering NSDNC, especially those daily, formed specific group among cigarette smokers. They can be classified highly dependent smokers have special needs regarding treatment strategies medication. Further developments tobacco harm reduction recommended.