Abstract
Is the smoking habit related to depression? The link between depression and cigarette smoking is well documented. This article reviews the evidence that lifetime history of major depression, major depression and depressive symptoms are associated with a high rate of cigarette smoking. The smokers who have these disorders experience more withdrawal symptoms on quitting, are less likely to be successful at quitting, and are more likely to relapse, and we also explores several potential links between smoking and depression. Finally, the implications of this relationship for clinicians are discussed.
