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. 2001 Feb;91(2):296-9.
doi: 10.2105/ajph.91.2.296.

Tobacco use and quit attempts among methadone maintenance clients

K P Richter  1 , C A Gibson, J S Ahluwalia, K H Schmelzle
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Tobacco use and quit attempts among methadone maintenance clients

K P Richter et al. Am J Public Health. 2001 Feb.

Abstract

Objectives: This study examined tobacco use prevalence, types of tobacco used, interest in quitting, and prior quit attempts among persons in methadone maintenance treatment.

Methods: Counselors collected surveys from 84% (550 of 655) of all clients in a 4-county metropolitan area.

Results: Most clients (77%) smoked cigarettes. Of the 59 former tobacco users, only 6 reported using a cessation pharmacotherapy to quit. Three quarters of the current smokers had attempted to quit at least once, with an average of 5 attempts. Most smokers (80%) were "somewhat" or "very" interested in quitting.

Conclusions: The quit ratio among methadone maintenance treatment clients was 12%, compared with 50% nationwide. To reduce morbidity and mortality, cessation interventions must be developed and disseminated.

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