SOME ISSUES OF TREATMENT OF NICOTINE ADDICTION (a brief review of domestic publications over the past 5 years)
In a short review of domestic publications according to the elibrary data, the results of studies of mainly Russian scientists concerning the problem of stopping nicotine addiction are highlighted. It has been shown that mortality from nicotine addiction is 2 times higher than mortality from COVID - 19, which emphasizes the relevance of studying the possibilities of prevention and rehabilitation of smokers. Treatment options for nicotine addiction with medicinal and non - medicinal methods have been identified. The researchers highlighted a list of nicotine - containing drugs, agonists and antagonists of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in the brain, their main mechanisms of action and a comparative characteristic of effectiveness. Psychological and physiological nicotine addiction and options for its treatment by medication and non - medication methods have been characterized. The role of electronic cigarettes in both treatment and aggravation of nicotine addiction is highlighted. Research demonstrates the negative role of nicotine - containing chewing drugs - snus. The examples of non - drug physical effects in the system of treatment and rehabilitation of addiction - transcranial electrical stimulation, breathing simulators are given. Prospective research options are proposed.