Quitting Smoking Enhances Recovery Outcomes in Substance Use Disorders
How quitting smoking is linked to better recovery outcomes from substance abuse disorders, according to a longitudinal survey cohort study.
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Start quizA longitudinal survey cohort study, featured in JAMA Psychiatry, shows adjusted models unravelling the potentially crucial role that quitting smoking could play in enhancing substance use disorder (SUD) recovery outcomes. According to this study, transitions in smoking habit are intimately related to one’s SUD recovery journey.
The study evaluated representative cohort data of adults diagnosed with SUD from the United States PATH (Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health) study, which spanned assessments collected in annual waves from 2013-2016 and 2016-2023. The core findings suggested a significant association between abandoning cigarettes and a successful recovery from SUDs, regardless of multiple potential confounders.
Participants who switched from active to former smoking showed a suggestive correlation with better recovery odds through SUDs. Specifically, a year-on-year transition to former cigarette usage increased the chances of recovery by 30%, even after accounting for time-varying covariates and individual differences. This association remained significant, even when the predictor was delayed by a year and throughout the second study cohort.
Therefore, this study provides substantial evidence that smoking cessation can be a useful tool for aiding recovery processes and enhancing health amongst adults with an SUD.
Comment by Allen Carr’s Easyway
At Allen Carr’s Easyway, we are heartened by the insights this study offers. It reiterates the significance of smoking cessation in supporting the recovery of individuals suffering from substance use disorders.
These findings show the importance of integrating holistic approaches, such as overcoming nicotine dependency, towards achieving successful SUD recovery outcomes.
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We’d love to hear your thoughts on this groundbreaking research. Have you, or someone you know, experienced a similar link between smoking cessation and recovery from other substance use disorders? Do you perceive any other benefits or challenges in conglomerating smoking cessation and SUD recoveries? Share your experiences and opinions, and let us generate a conversation that could aid others in their recovery journeys!
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