Smoking Cessation Flashcards
3 main diseases caused by smoking
Lung cancer
Coronary heart disease
COPD
Smoking facts and figures
Largest preventable cause of death and illness in industrial world
100,000 smokers in UK die form smoking-related causes
Main reason for life expectancy gap between rich and poor
What percentage of men and women smoke?
2019
16% men
13% women
Most common age of onset for heavy smoking?
13-14y
Common characteristics of smoking uptake
Peer influences Role models Personal characteristics (anti-social, depression, genetics)
Criteria for tobacco use disorder/dependence
Must have 2 of the following over 12 months:
Extended or higher level of use than intended
Unsuccessful efforts to quit or reduce
Inordinate amount of time acquiring /using
Tolerance for nicotine
Withdrawal syndrome/cravings
Failure to attend to responsibilities
Prioritise smoking over social, occupational or recreational activities
Use despite knowing harmful/social effects
Ise despite awareness of physical or psychological problems attributed to smoking
Smoking in hazardous situations
Operant conditioning and smoking: positive reinforcement
Puff on cigarette
REWARD: nicotine induced dopamine release
More puffs on cigarette
Operant conditioning and smoking: negative reinforcement
PUNISHMENT: withdrawal discomfort
Puff on cigarette
Negative reinforcement: withdrawal relief
More puffs
Classical conditioning and smoking
Desire to smoke is similar/greater than the cravings found with other drugs
Define ‘tobacco withdrawal’
When does this occur most strongly?
Transient or permanent physical and mental changes following temporary or long-term smoking cessation
Occur most strongly within the first 3-4weeks of abstinence
Tobacco withdrawal symptoms
Irritability/aggression Depression Restlessness Poor concentration Increased appetite Anxiety Sleep disturbance Urge to smoke
Physiological changes on smoking cessation
Drop in heart rate Decreased adrenaline Decreased cortisol Tremor Decreased resting metabolic rate Decreased salivary IgA Decreased caffeine metabolism
Health effects of smoking cessation
Constipation Cold symptoms Mouth ulcers Reduced insulin resistance Reduced hospital admissions Weight gain
Smoking cessation methods
UK legislation NHS Stop Smoking services Opportunistic advice Behavioural support Nicotine replacement therapy Bupropion Varenicline E-cigarettes
How does UK legislation help with smoking cessation?
Illegal to sell tobacco to <18s
Illegal to smoke in enclosed public places and workplaces
All tobacco advertising and promotion are banned