Table 6.
Evidence levels for psychological therapies to stop smoking
| Evidence levels | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Well-established | Likely | Experimental/Promising | Other* |
| Multi-component treatment - Pharmacotherapy + Nicotine Replacement Therapy + Cognitive-behavioural therapy |
Cognitive-behavioural therapy: - Coping strategies - Problem solving |
Behavioural therapy: - Contingency management |
|
| Motivational Interview | Behavioural therapy - Exposure to cues, extinction and stimulus control |
Aversion techniques | |
| Relapse prevention | Gradual reduction strategies | ||
No evidence in smokers with dual disorders