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The barriers to smoking cessation in Swiss methadone and buprenorphine-maintained patients

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2008
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Wapf, V., Schaub, M. P., Klaeusler, B., Boesch, L., Stohler, R., & Eich, D. (2008). The barriers to smoking cessation in Swiss methadone and buprenorphine-maintained patients. Harm Reduction Journal, 5, 10. https://doi.org/10.1186/1477-7517-5-10

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BACKGROUND: Smoking rates in methadone-maintained patients are almost three times higher than in the general population and remain elevated and stable. Due to the various negative health effects of smoking, nicotine dependence contributes to the high mortality in this patient group. The purpose of the current study was to investigate Swiss methadone and buprenorphine-maintained patients' willingness to stop smoking and to clarify further smoking cessation procedures. METHODS: Substance abuse history, nicotine dependence, and readiness

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  • Wapf, V
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  • Schaub, Michael P
  • Klaeusler, B
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  • Boesch, L
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  • Stohler, Rudolf
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  • Eich, D
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5

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2008-03-18

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2009-01-16

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1477-7517

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350 since deposited on 2009-01-16
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Wapf, V., Schaub, M. P., Klaeusler, B., Boesch, L., Stohler, R., & Eich, D. (2008). The barriers to smoking cessation in Swiss methadone and buprenorphine-maintained patients. Harm Reduction Journal, 5, 10. https://doi.org/10.1186/1477-7517-5-10

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