Assessment of a Teachable Moment for Smoking Cessation

Exclusion Criteria

• •4. Age 18 or older (to use NRT); and
• •5. Living within \~50 miles of PENN (to allow for meetings at PENN).
• •1. Cannot communicate in English;
• •2. Have current alcohol abuse/dependence;
• •3. Are or have been diagnosed with cancer, asthma, HIV, emphysema, or COPD;
• •4. Have a current medical problem for which NRT is contraindicated such as uncontrolled hypertension (\> 150 over 90), unstable angina, heart attack or stroke within the past 6 months, and liver and/or kidney failure in the last 6-months;
• •5. Currently use monoamine oxidase inhibitors or benzodiazepines, anti-psychotics, and antidepressants, including bupropion;
• •6. Are allergic to adhesive tape or latex, and
• •7. Are a female who is pregnant or nursing.