Abstract of main article: Behavior therapy is a therapy that is conducted by a therapist that has been trained for this. This therapy is based on the notion that certain behavior (like an addiction) starts by rewarding this behavior, and that it is reduced by punishment.

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The clinical experience of Wendy Moelker, Psychologist in charge, tutor, Emergis center for mental health care, Goes, the Netherlands.
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