Are addicts allowed to continue their behavior in cognitive-behavioral therapy?

Are addicts allowed to continue their behavior in cognitive-behavioral therapy?

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In a cognitive-behavioral therapy framework or harm reduction framework, the idea is management of behavior, thoughts and of the way the addict interfaces with the world. Cognitive-behavioural therapy does not encourage total denial of the leaning or propensity. But, when the thought or the feeling arises, it is not encouraged that the addict should punt it or immediately engage in the behavior, but understand and bring to bear rational, logical thinking about re-engagement of the behavior.