The most effective methods of helping smokers to quit smoking combine pharmacotherapy (such as nicotine oř bupropion) with advice and behavioural support. These two components contribute about equally to the success of the intervention. Doctors and other health professionals should therefore be familiar with what these strategies offer, encourage smokers to use them, and be able at least to provide simple advice and behavioural support to smokers. They also need to be familiar with other sources of support, such as written materials, telephone help-lines, and strategies for preventing relapses. This article focuses on non-pharmacological interventions

        Key words: helping smokers, pharmacotherapy, advice and behavioural support to smokers