Integrated Smoking Cessation Treatment for Low Income Community Corrections

Integrated Smoking Cessation Treatment for Low Income Community Corrections

This study recruited cigarette smokers under supervision in community corrections (e.g., probation, parole, drug courts, etc.) in the Birmingham, Alabama area. Smokers received 12 weeks of bupropion treatment and brief physician advice to quit smoking or 12 weeks of bupropion treatment and 4 sessions of intensive counseling around smoking cessation. The study was stratified on race such that equal proportions of African Americans and Caucasians were enrolled in the two study groups. It was hypothesized that smokers receiving intensive counseling will have higher quit rates compared to smokers receiving brief advice to quit.

Inclusion Criteria:

• At least 19 years or older
• Enrolled in criminal justice community supervision (e.g., probation, parole, drug court, community corrections, etc)
• Smoking at least 5 cpd for the past year
• Maintained in an unrestricted environment (e.g., not currently in a correctional facility or treatment facility) living in the Birmingham Area and surrounding communities

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnant or nursing (all women in this study will be required to use an acceptable form of contraception throughout the administration of the medication)
• Known sensitivity to Zyban or Wellbutrin
• History of seizures
• Current or prior anorexia or bulimia
• Abrupt withdrawal from alcohol or benzodiazepines
• Moderate to severe kidney problems
• Moderate liver problems
• Cognitive impairment such that they cannot provide informed consent