Clinical hypnosis for smoking cessation: Preliminary results of a three-session intervention

American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis,  Jul 2004  by Hammond, D Corydon

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Elkins, G. R. & Rajab, M. H. (2004). Clinical hypnosis for smoking cessation: Preliminary results of a three-session intervention. International journal of Clinical & Experimental Hypnosis, 52(1), 73-81. This is a report of an uncontrolled case series. The authors describe an individualized, 3-session hypnosis program that was used with 30 smokers in an HMO program who were physician referred.

Twenty-one returned after an initial consult for hypnosis to stop smoking. At the end of 3 sessions, 81% had stopped smoking, and at 12-month follow-up, 48% remained abstinent. Among the patients who attended all 3 sessions, 58% remained abstinent a year later, while those who only attended 2 sessions, only 30% were abstinent a year later. Ninety-five percent were satisfied with their treatment. Illustrative modules of suggestions are provided. Among the 9 patients who initially consulted about participation, but who did not go through hypnosis, 22% were abstinent a year later. Address for reprints: Gary Elkins, Ph.D., Mind-Body Health Research Program, Dept. of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Scott & White Clinic and Hospital, 2401 South 31st St., Temple, TX 76501, USA. E-mail: gelkins@swmail.sw.org.

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