Comparing groups of 10 patients receiving a formal induction plus suggestions, suggestions alone, and no treatment, 3-mo. success rates were 60%, 40%, and 0%, respectively. History of a mother who smoked correlated with success, and history of a smoking-related illness correlated with failure. The technique was described.
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