Behavioral Activation Therapy and Nicotine Replacement Therapy in Increasing Smoking Cessation

Inclusion Criteria: * Smoking 5 or more cigarettes, little cigars or cigarillos per day, on average, within the 2 months preceding the screening visit and expired carbon monoxide (CO) greater than or equal to 6 parts per million (ppm); (if \< 6, then NicAlert Strip \> 2) * Interested in treatment that might change smoking behavior * Able to follow verbal and written instructions in English and complete all aspects of the study * Provide informed consent and agree to all assessments and study procedures * Have an address and telephone number where they may be reached * Be the only participant in their household Exclusion Criteria: * Within the month immediately preceding the screening visit, use of any form of tobacco products other than cigarettes, little cigars or cigarillos on 3 or more days within a week if the individual refuses to refrain from such tobacco use during the course of the study * Current enrollment or plans to enroll in another smoking cessation program in the next 6 months * Plan to use other nicotine substitutes (i.e., over-the-counter \[OTC\] or prescription medication for smoking cessation) or smoking cessation treatments in the next 6 months * Uncontrolled hypertension (systolic blood pressure \[SBP\] greater than 180 or diastolic blood pressure \[DBP\] greater than 110) * Reports diagnosis of seizure disorder or a history of neurological illness or closed head injury that in the opinion of the principal investigator (PI) or designated expert(s) feel…