Integrating smoking cessation and alcohol use treatment in homeless populations: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite progress in reducing cigarette smoking in the general U.S. population, smoking rates, cancer morbidity and related heart disease remain strikingly high among the poor and underserved. Homeless individuals' cigarette smoking rate remains an alarming 70% or greater, and this population is generally untreated with smoking cessation interventions. Furthermore, the majority of homeless smokers also abuse alcohol and other drugs, which makes quitting more difficult and magnifies the health consequences of tobacco use.

Methods/design

Participants will be randomized to one of three groups, including (1) an integrated intensive smoking plus alcohol intervention using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), (2) intensive smoking intervention using CBT or (3) usual care

SUBMITTER: Ojo-Fati O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4552980 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature