Cognitive-behavioral therapy is a combination of two therapeutic approaches, cognitive therapy, and behavioral therapy. As a psychotherapy, or “talk therapy,” the addicted individual and therapist build a therapeutic alliance that uses talking as a means to promote healing and the learning of healthy behaviors. Examples of psychotherapists who provide these services include psychiatrists, psychologists, licensed professional counselors, and licensed social workers.

Yes. Exercise is increasingly becoming a component of many treatment programs and has proven effective, when combined with cognitive-behavioral therapy, at helping people quit smoking.