Nicotine Dependence – Why is it so Hard to Quit? – MM1304
Most smokers repeatedly fail to quit because they are addicted to nicotine and have lost control of their smoking behaviour. This article examines why it is so hard to break the habit in the long term, suggesting strategies GPs can use to optimise their interventions. Smokers need to be re-engaged and helped through repeated attempts to quit over the long term.
Modern Medicine â April 2013
