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    Tobacco Use and Dependence

    This collection features the best content from AFP, as identified by the AFP editors, on tobacco use and dependence and related issues, including addiction, behavioral and drug therapies, lifestyle counseling, and smoking cessation. New research may affect the interpretation and application of this material. Clinical judgment is advised. Note that AFP content published within the past two years is accessible to AAFP members and paid subscribers only.
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    Treatment
    Sep 15, 2023 Nicotine Receptor Partial Agonists for Smoking Cessation [Medicine by the Numbers]
    Apr 15, 2023 Electronic Cigarettes for Smoking Cessation [Medicine by the Numbers]
    Nov 15, 2022 Smoking Cessation Interventions   CME   PtEd
    Feb 15, 2022 Behavioral Interventions for Smoking Cessation [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Mar 15, 2021 Medications for Smoking Cessation: Guidelines from the American Thoracic Society [Practice Guidelines]
    Jan 01, 2021 Electronic Cigarettes for Smoking Cessation [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries]
    Aug 01, 2020 Smoking Cessation with Text Messaging and App-Based Interventions [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Jul 01, 2020 Nicotine Replacement Therapy for Smoking Cessation [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Jul 01, 2018 Individual Behavioral Counseling for Smoking Cessation [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Sep 01, 2017 Varenicline for Smoking Cessation [Medicine by the Numbers]
    Feb 01, 2016 Electronic Cigarettes for Smoking Cessation [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Jul 01, 2015 Nicotine Replacement Therapy for Smoking Cessation [Medicine by the Numbers]
    Oct 01, 2011 Nicotine Receptor Partial Agonists for Smoking Cessation [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Mar 01, 2011 Stage-Based Interventions for Smoking Cessation [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Dec 01, 2009 Interventions to Help Patients Reduce or Eliminate the Use of Smokeless Tobacco [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Jul 15, 2007 Varenicline (Chantix) for Smoking Cessation [STEPS]
    Prevention
    Jun 15, 2021 Interventions for Tobacco Smoking Cessation in Adults, Including Pregnant Persons: Recommendation Statement [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force]
    Jun 15, 2021 Interventions for Tobacco Smoking Cessation in Adults, Including Pregnant Persons [Putting Prevention Into Practice]
    Aug 15, 2020 Primary Care Interventions for Prevention and Cessation of Tobacco Use in Children and Adolescents [Putting Prevention Into Practice]
    Aug 15, 2020 Primary Care Interventions for Prevention and Cessation of Tobacco Use in Children and Adolescents: Recommendation Statement [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force]
    Feb 15, 2008 Reducing Tobacco Use in Adolescents   PtEd
    Overview
    Aug 15, 2019 Electronic Cigarettes: Common Questions and Answers   PtEd
    Jun 01, 2014 Winnable Battles: Family Physicians Play an Essential Role in Addressing Tobacco Use and Obesity [Graham Center Policy One-Pager]
    Complications and Special Situations
    Nov 01, 2017 Interventions for Tobacco Cessation in Patients Being Treated for or Recovering from Substance Use Disorders [Cochrane for Clinicians]
    Editorials and Letters
    Sep 01, 2014 Electronic Cigarettes: Cautions and Concerns [Editorials]
    Jul 15, 2011 Let Quitlines Assist You in Helping More Smokers Quit [Editorials]
    Patient Education, Self-Care
    Mar 15, 2012 Smoking Cigarettes: How Do I Quit? [Information from Your Family Doctor]   PtEd

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