Time to First Cigarette: A Potential Clinical Screening Tool for Nicotine Dependence
Conclusions:
Earlier TTFC is a key indicator of greater nicotine dependence. Knowledge of a smoker's TTFC may allow clinicians to accurately inform smokers of health risks and assign greater resources during cessation attempts. Smokers may be able to use TTFC to self-select cessation aids and accurately assess their unique smoking-related health risks. TTFC may be a better item than cigarettes/day for accurately quantifying dependence and risk in epidemiologic studies.
Source: Journal of Addiction Medicine - Category: Addiction Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
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