New methods in the treatment of addiction and tobacco : a review of thetechnologies used to quit tobacco

Smoking is a very important problem with many challenges for the whole world. The number ofpeople who die every day due to drug use is growing. Until now, the main focus of addiction andtobacco treatment methods was based on the reduction of drug dosage and psychotherapy.However, new methods have been introduced with the help of modern technologies, which havecome to the aid of health care providers and facilitators that they can improve the conditions ofdrug addiction treatment and withdrawal. The current study is a review of new methods based onnew technologies such as the use of smartphones, GPS, machine learning, and biosensors, whichhelp therapists they can have more momentary care for people who are withdrawing from druguse. New technologies can make an alarm for health providers for appropriate intervention ifneeded. Despite the various advantages of new technologies and innovations for the treatment ofaddiction, there are also limitations, such as the lack of sufficient infrastructure in all countries andregions, the lack of a correct and efficient definition of addiction withdrawal conditions, andprivacy concerns.

کلیدواژه ها:

Tobacco ، Addiction Withdrawal ، New Treatment Methods