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nicotine replacement therapy  

Definition

  • Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) is a pharmacological treatment for nicotine dependence. Most frequently used by individuals attempting to quit smoking cigarettes, NRT provides nicotine in an alternative administration, generally through the skin or mouth. [Source: Encyclopedia of Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment, & Recovery; Nicotine Replacement Therapy]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-F7W6TL39-8

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