SABRINA PRESMAN
Psicóloga, coordenadora do Programa de Tabagismo da Santa Casa de Misericórdia do Rio de Janeiro.
ELIZABETH CARNEIRO
Psicóloga, supervisora do Programa de Tabagismo da Santa Casa de Misericórdia do Rio de Janeiro.
ANALICE GIGLIOTTI
Psiquiatra, chefe do Setor de Dependência Química da Santa Casa de Misericórdia do Rio de Janeiro.

Abstract:

Smoking is a complex disease and its control requires the combination of different approaches. Pharmacological, psychological, mass communication and economic measures are all needed. This article reviews the principles and effectiveness of non-pharmacological techniques for the treatment of smoking. It algo comments on its use in the usual clinical setting and in some special popelations.

Keywords:Tobacco dependence, smoking, behavioral therapy