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Review
. 2009;35(1):12-7.
doi: 10.1080/00952990802326280.

The impact of cigarette smoking on stimulant addiction

Andrea H Weinberger  1 , Mehmet Sofuoglu
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Review

The impact of cigarette smoking on stimulant addiction

Andrea H Weinberger et al. Am J Drug Alcohol Abuse. 2009.

Abstract

Objectives: Stimulant users smoke cigarettes at high rates; however, little is known about the relationship between tobacco and stimulants.

Methods: Our goal in this article is to synthesize a growing literature on the role of cigarette smoking in stimulant addiction.

Results: Early nicotine exposure may influence the development of stimulant addiction. Preclinical and clinical studies suggest a facilitatory role of nicotinic agonists for stimulant addiction. Smoking appears to be associated with more severe stimulant use and poorer treatment outcomes.

Conclusions: It is important to assess smoking and smoking-related variables within stimulant research studies to more fully understand the comorbidity. Integrating smoking cessation into stimulant treatment may improve nicotine and stimulant treatment outcomes.

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