6. What is drug
addiction treatment?
| Treatment
varies depending on the type of drug and the characteristics of the patient. The
best programs provide a combination of therapies and other services. |
There
are many addictive drugs, and treatments for specific drugs can differ. Addiction
treatment also varies depending on the characteristics of the patient.
Problems
associated with an individual's drug addiction can vary significantly. People
who are addicted to drugs come from all walks of life. Many suffer from mental
health, occupational health, or social problems that make their addictive disorders
much more difficult to treat. Even if there are few associated problems, the severity
of addiction itself ranges widely among people.
A variety of scientifically
based approaches to drug addiction treatment exists. Drug addiction treatment
can include behavioral therapy (such as counseling, cognitive therapy, or psychotherapy),
medications, or their combination. Behavioral therapies offer people strategies
for coping with their drug cravings, teach them ways to avoid drugs and prevent
relapse, and help them deal with relapse if it occurs. When a person's drug-related
behavior places him or her at higher risk for AIDS or other infectious diseases,
behavioral therapies can help to reduce the risk of disease transmission. Case
management and referral to other medical, psychological, and social services are
crucial components of treatment for many patients. | Drug
addiction treatment can include behavioral therapy, medications, or their combination.
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Treatment medications, such as
methadone, LAAM, and naltrexone, are available for individuals addicted to opiates.
Medications,
such as antidepressants, mood stabilizers, or neuroleptics, may be critical for
treatment success when patients have co-occurring mental disorders, such as depression,
anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, or psychosis.
Treatment can occur
in a variety of settings, in many different forms, and for different lengths of
time. Because drug addiction is typically a chronic disorder characterized by
occasional relapses, a short-term, one-time treatment often is not sufficient.
For many, treatment is a long-term process that involves multiple interventions
and attempts at abstinence.
Information contained above
is courtesy of The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) for more information
please visit: http://www.drugabuse.gov
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