The absence of DSM-IV nicotine dependence in moderate-to-heavy daily smokers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Current theoretical models of nicotine dependence assume a close relationship between use and dependence; however, previous data suggest that many daily smokers fail to develop nicotine dependence.

Objectives

To determine what percentage of daily smokers fail to meet DSM-IV criteria for nicotine dependence within their lifetime, how non-dependence relates to duration and quantity of cigarette use, and whether other tobacco use and/or specific dependence criteria differentiate never-dependent and dependent smokers.

Methods

Cross-sectional data collected via personal interview from a nationally representative sample of 8213 past year daily smokers were analyzed.

Results

Approximately 39.4% of daily smokers never reached nicotine dependence. While the p

SUBMITTER: Donny EC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC1924493 | biostudies-literature | 2007 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature