is a pharmacotherapy-free approach to quit smoking that is delivered through seminars, online courses, or in the form of a book
a session lasting between 4.5 and 6 hours with elements of cognitive behavioural therapy and a brief relaxation exercise (1)
is based on the idea that smoking is an addiction to the feeling of relief that cigarettes provide, rather than to the nicotine itself (2)
according to this approach, by understanding and reframing the psychological dependence on smoking, individuals can overcome their addiction and quit smoking without experiencing withdrawal symptoms or weight gain
participants are encouraged to carry on smoking as normal until they attend the session and to smoke as normal during scheduled smoking breaks (around every 45 to 60 minutes) until a final ritual cigarette at the end
seminars are usually delivered to small groups of people, often around 20 participants or fewer
interactive nature of these sessions fosters exploration of smoking habits, the questioning of beliefs, and insights into psychological motivations
after the session, regular texts remind participants that they can contact the provider if they have further questions
the price includes up to 2 shorter (around 3.5 hours) follow-up sessions if wanted (1)
Possenti I, Scala M, Lugo A, Clancy L, Keogan S, Gallus S. The effectiveness of Allen Carr's method for smoking cessation: A systematic review. Tob Prev Cessat. 2023 Sep 29;9:29.
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