M Ussher, P Aveyard, F Reid, R West… - …, 2011 - Springer Abstract Rationale Many smokers experience a decline in cortisol to sub-normal levels during the first days of smoking cessation. A greater decline in cortisol is associated with more intense cigarette withdrawal symptoms, urge to smoke and relapse to smoking. Findings from an ... Related articles - All 4 versions
ME Piper, TR Schlam, JW Cook, MA Sheffer… - …, 2011 - Springer Abstract Rationale Tobacco withdrawal is a key factor in smoking relapse, but important questions about the withdrawal phenomenon remain. Objectives This research was intended to provide informa- tion about two core components of withdrawal (negative affect and craving): (1) ... Related articles - All 2 versions
DC Lee, KA Perkins, E Zimmerman… - Nicotine & Tobacco …, 2011 - ntr.oxfordjournals.org Methods: Twenty healthy tobacco-smoking volunteers with low or high impulsive sensation-seeking subscale scores completed 2 consecutive test days per week for 3 consecutive weeks. Each week, a range of self-report, performance, and cardiovascular assessments were ... Related articles - All 2 versions
JAK Erskine, M Ussher, M Cropley, A Elgindi… - …, 2011 - Springer Abstract Rationale Suppressing smoking thoughts has been shown to result in elevated smoking. However, the effect of suppressing smoking thoughts on desire to smoke and withdrawal symptoms has not been investigated. Objectives We examined the effects of suppressing ... Related articles - All 2 versions
A Zoghlami, B Oitzinger, D Blauensteiner… - European …, 2011 - Elsevier Alcohol and tobacco dependence are correlated: Alcohol addicted subjects are three times more likely to be smokers than the general population, and people who are dependent on tobacco are four times more likely to suffer from alcohol dependency than the general population.