A smoking intervention for substance abusing adolescents: Outcomes, predictors of cessation attempts, and post-treatment substance use

Myers M, Brown S, Kelly J. A smoking intervention for substance abusing adolescents: Outcomes, predictors of cessation attempts, and post-treatment substance use. Journal of Child & Adolescent Substance Abuse. 2000 Sep 1; 9(4):77-91.

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Tobacco use is prevalent among youth with alcohol and other drug problems, yet this issue has been afforded limited research or clinical attention. The present study reports on findings for a cigarette smoking intervention for youth treated for substance abuse. 35 adolescents, ages 13 to 18 yrs (40% female), completed a cigarette-focused intervention and were followed up at 3 mo post-treatment. Six of the adolescents were abstinent from smoking at follow-up, while 17 had attempted cessation during the post-treatment period. Of baseline predictors examined, duration of smoking and intentions to quit predicted cessation attempts. Smoking cessation efforts had no negative impact on substance use outcomes. Findings were interpreted to provide support for the feasibility and utility of tobacco intervention in the context of adolescent substance abuse treatment. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2002 APA, all rights reserved)