Medical Health Encyclopedia

Smoking and smokeless tobacco

Other resources include local chapters of the American Lung Association and the American Cancer Society. Both organizations have a wide range of resource materials and comprehensive smoking cessation programs.

References:

Metz CN. Metabolism and biochemical effects of nicotine for primary care providers. Med Clin North Am. 2004; 88(6): 1399-1413, ix.

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Anderson JE. Treating tobacco use and dependence: an evidence-based clinical practice guideline for tobacco cessation. Chest. 2002; 121(3): 932-941.

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