Tobacco smoking and nicotine dependence in first episode and established psychosis.

CONCLUSION: High rates of cigarette usage and nicotine dependence are problems from the early stages of psychosis. ND is higher in people with established psychosis. Smoking cessation strategies as part of comprehensive management of psychotic disorders at every stage require further development and evaluation.
PMID: 31132542 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Asian Journal of Psychiatry - May 29, 2019 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Asian J Psychiatr Source Type: research