Table 1 Participants’ characteristics, diagnosis, and nicotine consumption patterns
| Â | Â | n | % |
|---|---|---|---|
Number of participants | Â | 20 | Â |
Gender | |||
| Â | female | 10 | (50.0) |
| Â | male | 10 | (50.0) |
ADHD subtype according to DSM-IV TR | |||
| Â | combined | 13 | (65.0) |
| Â | hyperactive/impulsive | 6 | (30.0) |
| Â | inattentive | 1 | (5.0) |
Nicotine dependence according to Fagerström | |||
| Â | very low | 2 | (10.0) |
| Â | low | 1 | (5.0) |
| Â | moderate | 1 | (5.0) |
| Â | high | 8 | (40.0) |
very high | 8 | (40.0) | |
Medication at time of interview | |||
| Â | stimulants | 13 | (65.0) |
| Â | antidepressants | 11 | (55.0) |
| Â | mood stabilizers | 2 | (10.0) |
antipsychotics | 2 | (10.0) | |
Previous phases of nicotine abstinencea | |||
| Â | none | 5 | (25.0) |
| Â | <1Â month | 5 | (25.0) |
| Â | 1 - 12Â months | 6 | (30.0) |
| Â | >1Â year | 4 | (20.0) |
Number of comorbid psychiatric diagnosis groups except for ADHD and nicotine dependence | |||
| Â | none | 2 | (10.0) |
| Â | one | 10 | (50.0) |
| Â | more than one | 8 | (40.0) |
Comorbid psychiatric diagnosis groups except substance use disorders (ICD-10) | |||
| Â | schizophrenia | 1 | (2.4) |
| Â | mood disorders | 3 | (15.0) |
| Â | neurotic disorders | 4 | (20.0) |
| Â | personality disorders | 3 | (15.0) |