Table 1.
Description of study participants: 350 cigarette smoking patients at community-based substance abuse treatment programs.*
| Demographics | Smoking Cessation | Treatment As Usual |
|---|---|---|
| Age (yr) | 41.6 ± 10.2 | 41.0 ± 8.6 |
| Female | 49% | 47% |
| Race | ||
| White (not Hispanic) | 37% | 42% |
| Black (not Hispanic) | 28% | 22% |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 2% | |
| Asian Pacific | 3% | |
| Hispanic - Puerto Rican | 35% | 30% |
| Education (yr) | 11.4 ± 2.3 | 11.9 ± 2.1 |
| Employed or Student | 40% | 33% |
| Cigarette Smoking | ||
| Cigarettes/day | 22.3 ± 11.6 | 21.6 ± 10.2 |
| Smoking (yr) | 25.2 ± 11.4 | 24.3 ± 10.0 |
| Substance Abuse Treatment | ||
| Number of Days in Treatment at CTP | 790 ± 1215 | 799 ± 1384 |
| Number of Times in Treatment for Drugs | 5.1 ± 6.9 | 5.0 ± 7.1 |
| Number of Times in Treatment for Alcohol | 1.0 ± 3.9 | 0.6 ± 2.1 |
| DSM-IV Substance Dependence | ||
| Opiates | 84 (55%) | 43 (60%) |
| Cocaine | 34 (22%) | 10 (14%) |
| Alcohol | 15(10%) | 2 (2%) |
| Cannabis | 10 (7%) | 9 (12%) |
| Amphetamines | 6 (4%) | 4 (6%) |
| Benzodiazepines/Sedatives | 4 (3%) | 4 (6%) |
*
Values in the table were compiled from participants responses to several questionnaires including demographics, treatment history, and smoking and drug use.