There has been significant interest in the role of anxiety sensitivity (AS) in the anxiety
disorders. In this meta-analysis, we empirically evaluate differences in AS between anxiety …

This article updates a 1990 review of the effects of tobacco abstinence by reviewing (a)
which symptoms are valid indicators of tobacco abstinence and (b) the time course of …

Abstract The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) convened a meeting in September
2005 to review tobacco use and dependence and smoking cessation among those with …

Abstinence from chronic use of addictive drugs triggers an aversive withdrawal syndrome
that compels relapse and deters abstinence. Many features of this syndrome are common …

Background Multiple studies have demonstrated that rates of smoking and nicotine
dependence are increased in individuals with anxiety disorders. However, significant …

Multiple studies have demonstrated an association between cigarette smoking and
increased anxiety symptoms or disorders, with early life exposures potentially predisposing …

Smoking is reported to be associated with depression and anxiety. The present study (a)
examines these associations taking comorbidity into account,(b) investigates possible …

The current review critically examines the extant empirical literature focused on the
associations among cigarette smoking, trauma, and post-traumatic stress. Inspection of the …

Background Previous reviews of the PTSD and cigarette smoking literature showed high
PTSD‐smoking comorbidity and problematic smoking outcomes (Feldner et al., 2007 …

Objectives. We examined the association between regular cigarette smoking and new onset
of mood and anxiety disorders. Methods. We used logistic regression analysis to detect …