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Secondary Prevention of Tobacco Dependence in Alcohol-dependent Patients - a Randomized, Controlled Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Cognitive-behavioural smoking cessation program and Autogenic training for Smoking Cessation and Alcohol Consumption. Completed, enrolled 103 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Most alcohol-dependent individuals are heavy smokers. The aim of this study is to evaluate whether a specific smoking cessation program (based on cognitive-behavioral therapy) for inpatient alcohol-dependent smokers is more effective than a control condition (treatment as usual).
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
It's a cognitive-behavioural intervention for smoking cessation. Originally based on a 6 week program designed for outpatients (Batra \& Buchkremer 2004). This program was then specifically tailored for inpatient use with additional information addressing the interaction of smoking and drinking and its consequences.
Learning and exercising of autogenic training. There's evidence that autogenic training is not effective in smoking cessation.