Nicotine Addiction Treatment in Spain: Private, One-to-One Luxury Care at Oasis Premium

Oasis Premium Recovery is a private, one-to-one residential programme in Southern Spain for people who want to stop smoking, vaping, or using nicotine pouches. We deliver structured assessment, specific taper or quit plans, and daily skills practice in a quiet, low-exposure residence. Start with Rehab Spain, see our residence at The One-to-One Residence, and review What We Treat. For our method, read One-to-One Therapy in Spain and Why Private Therapy in Spain Works. For broader context, see Luxury Rehab Clinics and Rehab UK vs Spain.

Spain: Marbella · Málaga · Madrid · Barcelona

Who this is for

Smokers who want a decisive stop in a private setting with high individual time.
Vapers who are stuck on high-strength salts and need a precise taper to zero.
Pouch and heated tobacco users who want an exit plan that survives work, screens, and travel.
Dual users alternating cigarettes and vapes who keep substituting one for the other.
Co-occurring cases such as alcohol, stimulants, anxiety, depression, or eating disorder patterns where nicotine maintains the loop.

Assessment: exactly what we measure

Dependence profile: time to first nicotine on waking; total daily intake; night waking to use; product strengths (mg/ml); device power and puff frequency.
Cue map: coffee, commute, screens, calls, post-meal, driving, alcohol, social breaks, late-night work.
Motivation and barriers: health, cost, performance, family, partner, image; fears about weight, focus, irritability, sleep.
Risk windows: evenings, stressful meetings, flights, hotels, client dinners, weekends.
Baseline metrics: sleep quality markers, perceived stress, urge frequency; optional exhaled CO for smokers.

How nicotine keeps the cycle alive

Pharmacology: fast receptor binding shifts dopamine and stress signalling, giving short-lived relief and quick rebound.
Cues: bundles around beverages, screens, and transitions become automatic pull signals.
Rituals: “nicotine breaks” become the only sanctioned pause in the day.
Beliefs: “I think better with nicotine”, “vaping is harmless”, “pouches are not real nicotine”. We test these beliefs against real data from your week.

Our method: precise, one-to-one, and paced

We build your plan after assessment and iterate weekly. Goals can be immediate abstinence or a short harm-reduction bridge with a defined taper to nicotine-free. Where pharmacotherapy is appropriate, decisions are made with a local physician or your doctor. We do not provide medical advice; availability and suitability vary by country.

DBT-informed skills: urge surfing, TIPP (temperature, brief intensity exercise, paced breathing, muscle relaxation), and relationship skills for social triggers.
Motivational work (MET): resolve ambivalence, align values, and convert reasons to change into daily choices.
Somatic regulation: TRE, breathwork, grounding drills to stabilise arousal and improve sleep.
Environment design: replace nicotine breaks with real breaks; engineer friction around devices; rebuild morning and evening routines.
Relapse-proofing: written slip drill, if-then plans, and a high-risk calendar for the next 90 days.

Quit and taper playbooks (examples)

Playbook A: Immediate stop for smokers

Preparation (48–72 hours): reduce alcohol and caffeine, remove supplies, line up first week’s skills blocks, identify two replacement breaks per day.
Quit day: TIPP on waking, TRE session, psychotherapy, evening wind-down; no “just one” rules; scripted responses for offers.
Days 2–7: daily one-to-ones; urge drill practice; walk and hydration protocol after meals; sleep protection routine.
Week 2–4: cue exposure with supervision (coffee, car, calls), social rehearsal before live events.

Playbook B: Vaping taper (salts or freebase)

Strength step-down: e.g. 20 mg → 12 mg → 6 mg → 3 mg → 0 mg (timed steps set from assessment).
Frequency rules: time-boxed windows, then spaced windows, then room-restricted use, then device off-site.
Access friction: chargers outside bedroom and office; no spare pods within reach; device out of car.
Swap drills: breathwork set, water + brief movement, short sunlight exposure, 90-second focus reset.

Playbook C: Pouches and heated products

Trigger audit: screens, meetings, travel, late-night work; identify “invisible use” patterns.
Count back from risk: set no-use zones (bed, desk, car), then time fences (first two hours of day nicotine-free).
Step-down: cut daily count by set percentages each week until zero; add oral fixation substitutes that do not spike cravings.
Accountability: simple daily check-ins with objective counts.

Withdrawal and adaptation: what to expect

First 72 hours: cravings peak; irritability and restlessness common. We front-load regulation, hydration, and sleep protection.
Week 1–2: concentration dips; appetite and taste shift. We stabilise meals, adjust caffeine, and use task-chunking.
Week 3–6: cue reactivity fades; energy and sleep trend up if routines hold. We start more complex exposures.

Co-occurring presentations

Nicotine often co-travels with alcohol, stimulants, anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. We set priorities and load so gains are stable, not fragile. If you use nicotine to “focus”, we build non-nicotine focus routines and protect sleep so performance improves without the crutch.

Two-week intensive foundation (illustrative)

Week 1: Assessment, quit/taper start, daily psychotherapy, TRE, DBT skills, sleep and caffeine plan, device friction setup, first exposures (coffee, car).
Week 2: Expand exposures (calls, social), MET values work, relapse drill rehearsal, travel and work scenarios, aftercare calendar and accountability.

Metrics we track

Urge frequency and intensity by time of day and cue.
Daily adherence to taper or quit rules and swap drills.
Sleep quality markers and morning readiness.
Optional exhaled CO trends for smokers; weekly summary against behaviour logs.

Programmes and timelines

The Foundation Retreat for assessment, stabilisation, and quit/taper launch.
The Restorative Path for daily skills practice, exposure, and routine rebuild.
The Regenerative Stay for deeper change or complex co-occurring issues.
The Signature Experience for fully bespoke, high-touch support.
Residence: The One-to-One Residence and daily life at Life at Oasis.

Relapse prevention and aftercare

Planning starts in week one. You leave with a written relapse plan, a practiced slip drill, and scheduled follow-ups. Ongoing support includes Lifetime Aftercare, Aftercare Support, and Life Skills and Relapse Prevention. We can liaise with local providers of your choosing.

Admissions and practicalities

Confidentiality: discreet admissions and a contained, low-footfall environment.
Medical liaison: if pharmacotherapy is indicated (for example, NRT combinations, bupropion, varenicline), coordination is through a physician. We do not provide medical advice; suitability varies by history and jurisdiction.
Travel: routes into Málaga and nearby hubs with private ground transfer to the residence.
Family and work: structured check-ins where clinically appropriate. Limited remote work may be considered after stabilisation.
Documentation: itemised receipts and clinical summaries available on request for your discussions with insurers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is this different from a standard stop-smoking clinic?

We provide one-to-one residential care with high clinical time, daily skills practice, cue-exposure work, and environment design. You are not navigating busy groups or brief outpatient slots.

Do you use medication or nicotine replacement?

Where appropriate, pharmacotherapy can be considered with a physician. Availability and suitability vary by country and medical history. We coordinate documentation and referrals but do not provide medical advice.

Can I taper vaping instead of quitting immediately?

Yes. We schedule a step-down in concentration, then reduce frequency, then remove easy access to the device, while replacing each cue with a regulation method so substitution does not occur.

What happens if I slip?

You will leave with a written slip drill and rehearse it before discharge. Slips are treated as data for the next day’s plan, not as failure.

Will I gain weight?

Appetite can increase early on. We stabilise meals and sleep, moderate caffeine, and add simple movement so weight changes are managed rather than feared.

Is this suitable if I have a demanding job?

Yes. We set a realistic schedule that protects momentum. Limited work can be considered after stabilisation.

How long should I plan for?

Many clients begin with a focused two-week foundation and extend in two to four week blocks to consolidate change. Length depends on your history, goals, and co-occurring factors.

How to start

Send a confidential enquiry. Share a concise outline of your situation and goals.
Book a pre-admission assessment. We review history, risks, and practical needs via secure video.
Receive a tailored plan. We propose programme length, focus areas, and clear next steps.
Plan travel. We arrange arrival timings and private transfer to the residence.
First 72 hours. Stabilise sleep, nutrition, and routine while beginning focused work.
Step down. Continue with structured aftercare and skills practice at home.

Speak in confidence. If you want a private, one-to-one route off nicotine, contact Oasis Premium Recovery for a no-obligation assessment and a tailored plan.

One-to-one nicotine treatment session room in Spain
TRE and breathwork setup for urge regulation
Vape taper plan showing step-down strengths and windows
Evening wind-down routine in a private residence suite

Nicotine Addiction Treatment in Spain – Private, One-to-One Recovery