Smoking Cessation

This book offers a comprehensive review of the different aspects of smoking and smoking cessation in context with today's society. The following topics are discussed: epidemiology, tobacco/nicotine addiction, characteristics of patients who smoke, psychological and behavioural interventions, pharmacological treatment, organisational anchorage and education of the patient and clinician alike, as well as the current economics of smoking cessation. This book is an essential read for any clinician dealing with the current issues concerning patients and smoking.