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Peer reviewedCohen, Sheldon; And Others – American Psychologist, 1989
Analyzes data from 10 long-term prospective studies in relation to key issues about self-quitting smoking. Compares the success rates of self-quitters and formal treatment programs of light smokers and heavy smokers, and examines the cyclical nature of quitting. Concludes that self-quitting is a dynamic process, not a discrete event. (FMW)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Drug Rehabilitation, Medical Services, Outcomes of Treatment
