A cigarette smoking intervention for substance-abusing adolescents Original Research Article

Tobacco use is prevalent among youth with alcohol and other drug problems, yet this issue has been afforded limited research or clinical attention. To this end we developed a behavioral cigarette smoking intervention designed specifically for substance-abusing youth. The present article outlines the empirical and theoretical basis for the intervention, followed by a detailed description of assessment procedures and treatment content. In addition, preliminary data are described that provide initial support for the feasibility and utility of tobacco intervention in the context of adolescent substance abuse treatment.