113. Treatment Recommendations: Counseling (Continued)
Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence: 2008 Update
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Meta-analysis (2008): Effectiveness of and estimated abstinence rates for the combination of counseling and medication versus medication alone (n = 18 studies)
| Treatment | Number of arms | Estimated odds ratio (95% C.I.) | Estimated abstinence rate (95% C.I.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medication alone | 8 | 1.0 | 21.7 |
| Medication and counseling | 39 | 1.4 (1.2, 1.6) | 27.6 (25.0, 30.3) |
