Stress, Depression and Quit Attempt Outcomes among Unmotivated Smokers

CONCLUSION: Unexpectedly, this study found generally small but consistently positive associations between baseline depressive symptoms and baseline perceived stress and making a quit attempt by week 12. The results can be viewed as encouraging in that interventions to encourage quit attempts do not appear counter-productive for individuals higher in stress and depressive symptoms, but these patients very likely will need additional supports to sustain abstinence.PMID:34130595 | DOI:10.1080/10826084.2021.1936053

Source: Substance Use and Misuse - June 16, 2021 Category: Addiction Authors: Evelyn Arana-Chicas Ana Paula Cupertino Kathy Goggin Kimber P Richter Kari J Harris Delwyn Catley Source Type: research