Table 8.

Main parts of a multicomponent programme to stop smoking

Phase	Components
Preparation	Increase motivation and commitment to change Decision balance: Review the reasons for and benefits of stopping smoking Self-observation: self-recording to increase awareness and knowledge of one’s own behaviour. Set the day you are going to stop (1 to 3 weeks): D-Day. Use self-management and self-control training techniques: Alternative behaviours to smoking Stress management: relaxation, physical exercise
Abandonment	Non-aversive strategies Gradual reduction of nicotine and tar consumption Pharmacological strategies: varenicline, bupropion. Nicotine replacement therapy (nicotine patches)
Maintenance and relapse prevention	Self-management strategies to avoid the stimuli associated with smoking behaviour and encourage alternative behaviours Cognitive-behavioural coping strategies: Anticipate high-risk situations Training in social skills such as assertive communication Problem solving techniques Relaxation techniques Strategies for Recognising and Relieving Withdrawal Symptoms Strategies for managing relapses or setbacks Promoting and strengthening social support Use of mutual aid (group intervention) Support team (partner, friends, therapists)