An Open Trial of Electronic Cigarettes for Smoking Cessation Among Methadone-Maintained Smokers

Conclusions:
E-cigarettes were associated with reductions in cigarette use. Smoking cessation rates in MMT smokers are low and whether long-term smoking reductions can persist and produce health benefits should be studied.

Implications:
E-cigarettes were associated with reduced tobacco use in MMT smokers. Adherence to e-cigarettes is high among methadone smokers. Week-7 smoking quit rates are similar to pharmacotherapies tested in this population.

Source: Nicotine and Tobacco Research - April 8, 2016 Category: Addiction Authors: Stein, M. D., Caviness, C., Grimone, K., Audet, D., Anderson, B. J., Bailey, G. L. Tags: Original Investigation Source Type: research