Abstract

NICOTINE GUM DEPENDENCE

Navneet Kaur Bhatia, Navleen Kaur Bhatia and M. S. Bhatia

Abstract

Nicotine chewing-gum is available in India as an aid to stop smoking. It is believed that it produces no pleasure, it is unlikely to be abused. It is less addictive than cigarette smoking. But its use on long term basis and in unmotivated patients can lead to dependence. We report a case of nicotine chewing-gum dependence with psychiatric and physical comorbidity who was successfully treated.

Keywords: Nicotine substitution therapy, Lozenges, Dependence, Comorbidity, Treatment.