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Acute effects of outdoor and indoor walking on cigarette cravings, withdrawal symptoms and affective response during temporary smoking abstinence
RationaleCigarette smoking is one of the leading preventable causes of premature death worldwide. There is evidence in the literature that brief...
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Effect of progesterone administration in male and female smokers on nicotine withdrawal and neural response to smoking cues: role of progesterone conversion to allopregnanolone
BackgroundProgesterone administration has therapeutic effects in tobacco use disorder (TUD), with females benefiting more than males. Conversion of...
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Nanoassemblies from the aqueous extract of roasted coffee beans modulate the behavioral and molecular effects of smoking withdrawal–induced anxiety in female rats
Antioxidant-rich plant extracts have demonstrated tremendous value as inflammatory modulators and as nanomaterial precursors. Chronic cigarette...
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Behavioral characterization of early nicotine withdrawal in the mouse: a potential model of acute dependence
BackgroundClinical and preclinical research have demonstrated that short-term exposure to nicotine during the initial experimentation stage can lead...
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Physician-brief advice for promoting smoking cessation among cancer patients on treatment in low and middle-income countries: a sco** review
IntroductionPhysician-brief advice has been utilized in high-income countries to promote smoking cessation among cancer patients. Empirical evidence...
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Cannabidiol reduces withdrawal symptoms in nicotine-dependent rats
RationaleCannabidiol (CBD) reduces craving in animal models of alcohol and cocaine use and is known to modulate nicotinic receptor function,...
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Evidence of the Impact of Smoking Cessation
This chapter summarizes the evidence of the effectiveness of smoking cessation interventions (SCI). A narrative review was conducted using PubMed and...
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Changes in distinct brain systems identified with fMRI during smoking cessation treatment with varenicline: a review
BackgroundVarenicline is considered one of the most effective treatment options for smoking cessation. Nonetheless, it is only modestly effective. A...
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Liraglutide attenuates nicotine self-administration as well as nicotine seeking and hyperphagia during withdrawal in male and female rats
RationaleNicotine cessation is associated with increased consumption of highly palatable foods and body weight gain in most smokers. Concerns about...
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Biobehavioral and affective stress responses during nicotine withdrawal: Influence of regular cannabis co-use
BackgroundCo-use of cannabis is increasing in nicotine users and presents additional challenges in addressing nicotine dependence. This study...
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Inpatient GHB withdrawal management in an inner-city hospital in Sydney, Australia: a retrospective medical record review
RationaleRegular consumption of gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) may result in a dependence syndrome that can lead to withdrawal symptoms. There are...
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Physical, Psychological/Psychiatric, Social, and Spiritual Problems and Symptoms
The person who presents to the clinician in the palliative care setting is not only afflicted by physical symptoms. They bring with them a complex,...
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Emotional and Behavioral Symptoms in Neurodegenerative Diseases
The neural system, including the brain and the spinal cord, consists of its structural units, the neurons whose main characteristic is the incapacity...
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Distinct resting-state functional connectivity patterns of Anterior Insula affected by smoking in mild cognitive impairment
Smoking is a modifiable risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The insula plays a vital role in both smoking and cognition. However, the smoking...
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Alterations in DNA methylation associate with reduced migraine and headache days after medication withdrawal treatment in chronic migraine patients: a longitudinal study
BackgroundChronic migraine, a highly disabling migraine subtype, affects nearly 2% of the general population. Understanding migraine chronification...
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Clinical withdrawal symptom profile of synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists and comparison of effects with high potency cannabis
Synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists (SCRAs) may be used as an alternative to natural cannabis; however, they may carry a greater risk of...
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Prenatal Hypoxia Affects Nicotine Consumption and Withdrawal in Adult Rats via Impairment of the Glutamate System in the Brain
The role of damaging factors in the prenatal period as a basis for drug addiction in offspring is of great interest. In this study, we aim at...
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Emotional and Behavioral Symptoms in Neurodegenerative Diseases
The neural system, including the brain and the spinal cord, consists of its structural units, the neurons whose main characteristic is the incapacity...
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Plasma H3Cit-DNA Discriminates Between Cancer and Inflammation in a Cohort of Patients with Unspecific Cancer Symptoms
Cancer detection is challenging, especially in patients with unspecific cancer symptoms. Biomarkers could identify patients at high risk of cancer....
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Ayahuasca and tobacco smoking cessation: results from an online survey in Brazil
RationaleSmoking-related disease is a major problem globally. Effective smoking cessation treatments are however limited. Increasing evidence...
