Smoking cessation

Tobacco withdrawal DSM-5-TR criteria[94]American Psychiatric Association. Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, 5th ed., text revision (DSM-5-TR). Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Publishing; 2022.

There are 7 symptoms of nicotine withdrawal described in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-5-TR) for individuals who have had daily use of tobacco for at least several weeks. If 4 or more of the following symptoms appear within 24 hours after cessation or reduction in the amount of tobacco used, cannot be attributed to another medical condition, and cause significant clinical distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning, the patient meets DSM-5-TR criteria of tobacco withdrawal.

1. Irritability, frustration, or anger

2. Anxiety

3. Difficulty concentrating

4. Increased appetite

5. Restlessness

6. Depressed mood

7. Insomnia.