INTRODUCTION
Smoking cessation is associated with clear health benefits. Cigarette smoking is the leading preventable cause of death in the United States and worldwide. Tobacco use increases the risk of many acute and chronic diseases, including cancers at many sites.Medications, including nicotine replacement, varenicline, and bupropion, have demonstrated efficacy as smoking cessation aids [1,2]. These and other pharmacologic options to help patients stop smoking are discussed here.
The likelihood of a successful quit attempt is increased if counseling is provided along with the medications. An overview of smoking cessation management and the benefit of adjuvant behavioral therapies for smoking cessation are discussed separately. (See "Overview of smoking cessation management in adults" and "Behavioral approaches to smoking cessation".)
Smoking cessation treatment in adolescents is discussed separately. (See "Management of smoking and vaping cessation in adolescents".)
OUR APPROACH
Management for all individuals who smoke — All people who smoke should be advised to quit [3].