Generalized craving, self-report of arousal, and cue reactivity after brief abstinence.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Numerous studies report smokers' increased craving and physiological arousal when exposed to cigarette stimuli. These responses are attributed to learning processes (e.g., classical conditioning) and are associated with motivational factors that maintain nicotine dependence. However, much less is known about the degree to which these responses are maintained or diminished during quitting.

Methods

Treatment-seeking smokers (N = 104) were randomly assigned to continue smoking or to enter a 2-week treatment program. Abstainers (n = 25) were continuously abstinent for 14-17 days at the time of testing. Control subjects (n = 38) continued to smoke at their usual rate. Participants who were assigned to treatment but resumed smoking during the study (n = 41) were consi

SUBMITTER: Carter BL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2699928 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature