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Several past studies have reported reliable changes in reaction time performance and self-rated withdrawal scores as a consequence of cigarette deprivation. The purpose of the present study was to determine, prospectively, the effect 24 h of smokeless tobacco deprivation in regular users has on performance and the associated withdrawal symptomology. Forty smokeless tobacco users (Copenhagen brand) were randomly divided evenly into two groups gen brand) were randomly divided evenly into two groups (N=20)∶24 h of deprivation and no deprivation. A third group of ten nonchewers was added as another control group. The results indicated that behavioral, subjective and physiological changes are associated with smokeless tobacco deprivation in regular users. These include increased craving scores, reaction time, self-rated withdrawal symptoms and decreased heart rate.
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Keenan, R.M., Hatsukami, D.K. & Anton, D.J. The effects of short-term smokeless tobacco deprivation on performance. Psychopharmacology 98, 126–130 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00442018
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