Butt Out: The Smoker's Book
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"Butt Out: The Smoker's Book" is for the smoker who wants to quit or is thinking about quitting smoking. It is based on the scientific literature on quitting smoking but it is written in a way that is easy to read. Quitting smoking is hard to do and many smokers feel judged about their smoking and pressure from everyone to quit. The author, Dr. David Antonuccio, understands the challenge of quitting smoking and has worked for over 30 years helping people do so. He has sprinkled cartoons throughout the book to help lighten the mood while systematically teaching skills that have been shown to be helpful in quitting smoking. The full version of this book was used for years to help veterans quit smoking at the Reno V.A. Medical Center where some of the most highly dependent smokers sought treatment. It has been systematically evaluated in research at that facility (Graybar, Antonuccio, & Boutilier, 1993) with good results. Now you can use what has been learned to help quit smoking. A partner's book is also available.
David Antonuccio
David O. Antonuccio received his B.A. (1975) in psychology (honors) and economics from Stanford University. He received his M.A. (1979) and Ph.D. (1980) in Clinical Psychology from the University of Oregon. He is a Professor Emeritus in the Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Nevada School of Medicine and a former faculty member at the Fielding Graduate University. He lives in Reno and served on the Nevada State Board of Psychological Examiners from 1990 to 1998. His clinical and research interests include the behavioral treatment of depression, anxiety, and smoking. He holds a diplomate in Clinical Psychology from the American Board of Professional Psychology and is a Fellow of both the American Psychological Association and the American Psychological Society. He was named Outstanding Psychologist in 1993 by the Nevada State Psychological Association (NSPA), received an Award of Achievement from NSPA in 1999 for his work on depression, was named the 2000 recipient of the McReynolds Foundation Psychological Services Award for "outstanding contributions to clinical science", and received the APAHC (Association for Psychologists in Academic Health Settings) Bud Ogel Award for Distinguished Achievement in Research in 2006. He was named the 2011 recipient of the Ira Pauly Award for outstanding residency teaching in psychiatry at the University of Nevada School of Medicine. His articles on the comparative effects of psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy have received extensive coverage by the national media and are models of careful scholarship. He is author or coauthor of Psychotherapy vs. medication for depression: Challenging the conventional wisdom with data (1995), Psychotherapy for depression: No stronger medicine (1995), Separating good marketing from good science (1996), No need to panic (1997), Depression: Psychotherapy is the best medicine (1997), A cost-effectiveness analysis of cognitive behavior therapy and fluoxetine (Prozac) in the treatment of depression (1997), Raising questions about antidepressants (1999), Antidepressants vs. placebos: Meaningful advantages are lacking (2002), Antidepressants: A triumph of marketing over science? (2002), Psychology in the prescription era: Building a Firewall between Marketing and Science (2003), a Patient Bill of Rights for Psychotropic Medications (2011), and Relabeling the Medication We Call Antidepressants (2012).
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Butt Out - David Antonuccio
EXPERIENCES OF FORMER SMOKERS
This approach uses a positive attitude in presentation and support. My partner's support was especially important.
––Ray
The most important aspect of the program is the daily listing of the cigarettes you are smoking. When I saw that I could cut down that much in that short of a time, I quit.
––Grant
What helped me was becoming aware of my smoking triggers and learning to believe there actually was a possibility of success. I wanted to quit so I could stop exposing my 18 month old son to smoke.
––Dan
The tracking sheets were the most beneficial thing to me. I finally quit because I couldn't stand the paperwork. Also, learning the medical information puts the fear of God in you.
––Paul
All the strategies and encouragement and assurance that the agony would indeed pass, contributed to successfully quitting. This was coupled with the nicotine gum and having a new husband who also quit at the same time. We quit the day we returned from our honeymoon so the dramatics and emotional level were critical.
––Gina
I wanted a longer life with my family. But I quit mostly for myself. Keeping track of my cigarettes made me angry at how much control the cigarettes had over me. I wanted to control them. So I quit. Support from family and friends was very important.
––Dean
When the first carbon monoxide test registered high and the second test two weeks after I quit showed up very low, that's what finally turned it around for me. I didn't realize my body could improve so much, so quickly.
––Gary
I was able to substitute a lot of other activities for smoking, such as relaxation exercises, walking, and a lot of reading. I feel more in control of my life now.
––Phil
The nicotine fading caused the withdrawal to take place gradually so the stress and physical pain were greatly reduced when the target quit date arrived. It was surprising to find out from the tracking sheets how often I smoked. It was helpful to be more conscious of how badly addicted I was. Self-hypnosis was helpful but I can't explain why.
––Dave
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DEDICATION
To the 1.3 million Americans who will quit smoking this year. Congratulations in advance on your accomplishment!
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FOREWARD
This book can help you stop smoking! The fact that you are reading it–even if you didn't buy it yourself–shows that you have at least some interest in quitting. If you're willing to read on, this book can fan your interest and provide you with the necessary information, strategies, and techniques to help you get rid of your smoking habit.
In the last 25 years, there has been an enormous amount of research on cigarette smoking and smoking cessation. Unfortunately, most of the information from this research is buried away in professional journals, books, and reports that are not very accessible to the average citizen. David Antonuccio, the author of this book, knows this research literature and knows which parts of it are most useful to someone wanting to quit. Even more importantly, he knows how to present this information in a useful, interesting, and even entertaining way. As you read this book, you'll know that you're getting the best of what the scientific literature has to offer and you're getting it in a way that you can use.
There are at least two ways to use this book. The more structured approach would be to follow the specific programs, exercises, and activities that are outlined for you, whether you are trying to quit or the partner of a quitter. Those of you who are willing to take this approach will probably get the most benefit from the book. But many of us don't take easily to such a structured approach. I confess that I don't. But you can also benefit from this book if you simply read through and take from it those ideas, tips, and suggestions that seem most useful for you and try them out. There are many good ideas in this book, more than any one person trying to quit can use. Take what you want and try to use what you take. And remember that quitting smoking is the single best thing that you can do for your health and you'll also be serving as a good role model for those around you.
Edward Lichtenstein, Ph.D.
Research Scientist
Oregon Research Institute and
Professor Emeritus of Psychology
University of Oregon
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HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
Butt Out probably sounds like a silly title for a stop smoking book. Frankly Butt Out describes exactly what most smokers would like their friends and loved ones to do. There is also a partner's book available that will help a friend or loved one stop nagging you while supporting your effort to quit. An option of a full version containing both the smoker’s and partner’s book is available so you can give the partner book to a friend or loved one from whom you would like some positive support. The companion book will help your partner provide support without nagging you.
If you have not bought this book for yourself, more than likely someone who cares about you has purchased this book for you. If it is a gift, it is suggested that you simply accept it with gratitude as you would most any gift. It is still your decision as to if and when to begin quitting. Not even your doctor can force you to quit.
If you have a partner, let that partner know that when you are ready and willing to quit you would appreciate assistance only if it is supportive. If you've purchased this book for your partner, let your partner know that you have a companion book that you are supposed to