Varenicline Augmentation of Patch Outcomes in Heavy Drinkers' Smoking Cessation

Chantix given alongside standard smoking cessation treatment, and administered per manufacturer's instructions \[0.5 mg once per day for Days 1 to 3, 0.5 mg twice per day for Days 4 to 7, then one 1.0 mg tablet twice per day\]

One-to-one behavioral counseling sessions with a trained therapist

Nicotine patches provided over 12 week participation

Identical in appearance to varenicline \[0.5 mg once per day for Days 1 to 3, 0.5 mg twice per day for Days 4 to 7, then one 1.0 mg tablet twice per day\]