Induction and comparison of craving for tobacco, marijuana and crack

This study showed that craving for tobacco was more intense than for marijuana and crack, when the groups were compared by VAS. Using specific scales, both craving for tobacco and craving for marijuana were more intense than craving for crack. Discussion These results would imply interventions at the initial stages of abstinence with cognitive-behavioural techniques and pharmacotherapy in order to reduce craving.

Source: Revista de Psiquiatria Clinica - November 24, 2015 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research