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Post-Cessation Weight Control

Meaning

Post-Cessation Weight Control is a critical clinical focus that addresses the challenge of managing body weight and preventing the excessive weight gain that frequently follows the cessation of smoking or other substance use. Nicotine withdrawal often results in an altered metabolic rate, significantly increased appetite, and detrimental shifts in fat distribution, which can be significant barriers to maintaining abstinence. Effective control requires a comprehensive, integrated metabolic, hormonal, and behavioral strategy.