Background Although studies have identified an increased likelihood of marijuana and
tobacco co-use among African Americans as compared to other racial groups, few studies …

Background: Nicotine addiction is a complex and multifactorial disease affecting the central
nervous system and consists of a set of characteristic symptoms and signs. Objective: The …

Background: Nicotine dependence is associated with considerable morbidity and mortality.
Two predominant classification systems, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-IV) and …

Background DSM-5 tobacco use disorder (TUD) nosology differs from DSM-IV nicotine
dependence (ND) by including craving and DSM-IV abuse criteria, a lower threshold (≥ 2 …

Several studies suggest that African–American young adults are more likely than other racial
groups to smoke marijuana in blunts (ie, hollowed-out cigars filled with marijuana). Given …

This study examined whether personality characteristics measured when a woman is in her
mid-40s can predict success in sustained smoking cessation 22 years later, when the …

Using differential, multivariable risk models, we assessed the contribution of substance use
and stress/traumatic events to hookah use among African American college students (n …

El test de Fagerström para la dependencia a la nicotina (FTND) ha recibido múltiples
traducciones del inglés al castellano, y es frecuente ver cómo una misma pregunta del test …

The rate of nicotine metabolic inactivation varies widely among different populations,
influencing smoking behaviors and associated disease risk. African American smokers …

The purpose of this study was to examine the predictive value of selected personality types
and demographic factors with respect to smoking behavior of elderly adults residing in low …