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Lead
New York State Psychiatric Institute
Age
21–55
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
You may be eligible if
1. Seeking treatment for nicotine dependence
2. Medically healthy on the basis of physical examination and medical history, vital signs, EKG, and laboratory tests, with a negative pregnancy test for females.
3. A DSM-IV diagnosis of nicotine dependence with physiological dependence. Has smoked at least 15 cigarettes daily for at least two years.
4. Able to perform study procedures.
5. Males or females between the ages of 21-55 yrs.
6. Female Participants agree to use an effective method of birth control
You may not be if
1. A DSM-IV diagnosis of lifetime history of abuse or dependence on alcohol or drugs other than nicotine
2. Current Axis I diagnosis or current treatment with psychotropic medications (within last three months).
3. Lifetime history of schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders, bipolar disorder, or anxiety disorders.
4. Participants on parole or probation
5. History of significant recent violent behavior, e.g., one or more incidents of violent behavior in the past year resulting in physical damage.
6. Unstable medical condition, Blood pressure \> 140/90, Pregnancy.
7. History of allergic reaction to nicotine patch.
