Smoking Cessation Treatment With Transdermal Nicotine Replacement Therapy - 1

Smoking Cessation Treatment With Transdermal Nicotine Replacement Therapy

The purpose of this study is to look at how feasible it is to incorporate a state-of-the-art smoking cessation treatment program into community substance abuse treatment programs and its impact on substance abuse and cigarette smoking.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patient is alcohol or drug dependent, in Outpatient Drug-Free or Opiate Substitute program and is interested in quitting smoking

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patient is psychotic
• Use of smokeless tobacco
• Use of other smoking cessasation product
• Pregnancy
• Patient has hyper-tension, heart problems, or skin condition