Kenneth A. Perkins, PhD is a clinical psychologist and professor of psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh, honoured in 2020 and 2022 for research into mechanisms and treatment of nicotine dependence.

• 1. The Consequences and Nature of Tobacco Dependence in Today's Vulnerable Smokers 2. Assessing Patient Quit Motivation and Factors Influencing Treatment Plans 3. Medications to Aid Quitting 4. Time to Quit 5. Verify Quit, Address Withdrawal and Lapses 6. Treating Those with Comorbid Disorders, Others Needing Special Attention 7. Addressing Weight Gain Concerns 8. Follow-up and Long-term Maintenance References The 5 A's Guideline Steps and Methods to Aid Smoking Cessation

Kenneth A. Perkins, PhD is a clinical psychologist and professor of psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh, honoured in 2020 and 2022 for research into mechanisms and treatment of nicotine dependence.

• 1. The Consequences and Nature of Tobacco Dependence in Today's Vulnerable Smokers 2. Assessing Patient Quit Motivation and Factors Influencing Treatment Plans 3. Medications to Aid Quitting 4. Time to Quit 5. Verify Quit, Address Withdrawal and Lapses 6. Treating Those with Comorbid Disorders, Others Needing Special Attention 7. Addressing Weight Gain Concerns 8. Follow-up and Long-term Maintenance References The 5 A's Guideline Steps and Methods to Aid Smoking Cessation

Kenneth A. Perkins, PhD is a clinical psychologist and professor of psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh, honoured in 2020 and 2022 for research into mechanisms and treatment of nicotine dependence.

• 1. The Consequences and Nature of Tobacco Dependence in Today's Vulnerable Smokers 2. Assessing Patient Quit Motivation and Factors Influencing Treatment Plans 3. Medications to Aid Quitting 4. Time to Quit 5. Verify Quit, Address Withdrawal and Lapses 6. Treating Those with Comorbid Disorders, Others Needing Special Attention 7. Addressing Weight Gain Concerns 8. Follow-up and Long-term Maintenance References The 5 A's Guideline Steps and Methods to Aid Smoking Cessation