Addiction Psychiatrists in Westchester County, NY

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Giovanni Etienne
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Yonkers, NY 10704
*Currently accepting new patients via telepsychiatry.* I am ready to help you! I have been a Psychiatric Nurse for 11+ years and a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for 4+ years, and my mission is to improve your life. My specialties include the treatment of Anxiety, Addiction, and Trauma/PTSD for all age groups.
*Currently accepting new patients via telepsychiatry.* I am ready to help you! I have been a Psychiatric Nurse for 11+ years and a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for 4+ years, and my mission is to improve your life. My specialties include the treatment of Anxiety, Addiction, and Trauma/PTSD for all age groups.
(917) 663-4163 View (917) 663-4163
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Nasir Naqvi
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Verified Verified
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
In addition to my private practice, I am on the full-time faculty of Columbia University, a leading center for psychiatric treatment and research, where I am the director of the fellowship in Addiction Psychiatry.
You've taken the first step toward getting help. Now you may be wondering: Do I need talk therapy, medication or both? As a board-certified psychiatrists who is trained in both psychotherapy and psychopharmacology, I can help you choose a treatment that suits your unique needs. I provide integrated, holistic care that addresses mind, brain, body and environment while emphasizing safety, comfort, understanding and availability. No matter what kind of treatment you choose, I will listen to what you say.
In addition to my private practice, I am on the full-time faculty of Columbia University, a leading center for psychiatric treatment and research, where I am the director of the fellowship in Addiction Psychiatry.
You've taken the first step toward getting help. Now you may be wondering: Do I need talk therapy, medication or both? As a board-certified psychiatrists who is trained in both psychotherapy and psychopharmacology, I can help you choose a treatment that suits your unique needs. I provide integrated, holistic care that addresses mind, brain, body and environment while emphasizing safety, comfort, understanding and availability. No matter what kind of treatment you choose, I will listen to what you say.
(914) 920-2953 View (914) 920-2953
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Jyothsna Karlapalem
Psychiatrist, MD, CCTP II, NCTTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
White Plains, NY 10607
I offer warm, culturally sensitive, compassionate integrative psychiatry & psychotherapy services for those suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, or addiction. Mental health struggles can rob you of joy and make you feel alone and hopeless. Dealing with self-doubt and self-criticism is hard and painful. If you found it difficult to connect with providers, felt judged and misunderstood in the past or tried medications that just did not seem to help, don't give up! Finding the RIGHT provider that takes the time to listen, understands you, and has expertise in Integrative Psychiatry can make ALL the difference.
I offer warm, culturally sensitive, compassionate integrative psychiatry & psychotherapy services for those suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, or addiction. Mental health struggles can rob you of joy and make you feel alone and hopeless. Dealing with self-doubt and self-criticism is hard and painful. If you found it difficult to connect with providers, felt judged and misunderstood in the past or tried medications that just did not seem to help, don't give up! Finding the RIGHT provider that takes the time to listen, understands you, and has expertise in Integrative Psychiatry can make ALL the difference.
(914) 809-5984 View (914) 809-5984
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Lisa M Patrick
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Armonk, NY 10504
I have completed both my psychiatry residency and addiction psychiatry fellowship at NYU School of Medicine.
I have extensive training in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatry. I prefer to see patients for both psychotherapy and psychopharmacology, although I am open to working with other therapists. I have affiliation with both NYU and Lenox Hill Hospital and enjoy teaching both psychiatry residents and medical students as a voluntary attending. I provide patient focused therapy. I believe that everyone responds differently to different treatment and the best way to achieve their goals is to take a collaborative approach.
I have completed both my psychiatry residency and addiction psychiatry fellowship at NYU School of Medicine.
I have extensive training in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatry. I prefer to see patients for both psychotherapy and psychopharmacology, although I am open to working with other therapists. I have affiliation with both NYU and Lenox Hill Hospital and enjoy teaching both psychiatry residents and medical students as a voluntary attending. I provide patient focused therapy. I believe that everyone responds differently to different treatment and the best way to achieve their goals is to take a collaborative approach.
(347) 621-7682 View (347) 621-7682
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TelePsychiatristPiedmont Behavioral Services
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
White Plains, NY 10601
Child and Adult Psychiatry, Therapy and Substance abuse.
We provide Child and Adult Psychiatry, Therapy and Substance abuse services via video across New York. Our Board Certified Psychiatrists and Therapists are available to help everyday and we can offer same day appointments. Telepsychiatry or Telemedicine uses video link (via computer or smartphone) to offer appointments from home or outside clinic. It offers the option to see a psychiatrist any time as long as you have access to your smart phone or computer. Please use our website or below link to make an appointment. https://piedmontbs.com/telepsychiatry
Child and Adult Psychiatry, Therapy and Substance abuse.
We provide Child and Adult Psychiatry, Therapy and Substance abuse services via video across New York. Our Board Certified Psychiatrists and Therapists are available to help everyday and we can offer same day appointments. Telepsychiatry or Telemedicine uses video link (via computer or smartphone) to offer appointments from home or outside clinic. It offers the option to see a psychiatrist any time as long as you have access to your smart phone or computer. Please use our website or below link to make an appointment. https://piedmontbs.com/telepsychiatry
(914) 313-8262 View (914) 313-8262
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Christopher S. Aloezos, MD
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Harrison, NY 10528
Following residency, I completed a fellowship in addiction psychiatry at the NYU School of Medicine.
I am a psychiatrist board certified in general psychiatry and addiction psychiatry and provide comprehensive mental health treatment for adults - including psychotherapy and medication management, when indicated. I combine evidence-based treatment with person-centered care, and understand the intrinsic importance of the doctor-patient alliance. While I am a mental health expert, I know that each patient brings their unique life story, culture, and perspective to their mental health needs. In doing so, I work together with my patients to build insight and ultimately achieve treatment goals.
Following residency, I completed a fellowship in addiction psychiatry at the NYU School of Medicine.
I am a psychiatrist board certified in general psychiatry and addiction psychiatry and provide comprehensive mental health treatment for adults - including psychotherapy and medication management, when indicated. I combine evidence-based treatment with person-centered care, and understand the intrinsic importance of the doctor-patient alliance. While I am a mental health expert, I know that each patient brings their unique life story, culture, and perspective to their mental health needs. In doing so, I work together with my patients to build insight and ultimately achieve treatment goals.
(347) 997-8468 View (347) 997-8468
Brittany Dudas
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
White Plains, NY 10601
I am well-grounded in the psychotherapies and use of psychiatric medications, with license to treat opiate addiction with buprenorphine.
Anxiety, depression, irritability, overwhelming stress, and obsessive worries can be debilitating and significantly limit your capacity to live life. These feelings lead to self doubt, relationship conflict, feelings of inadequacy, loneliness, uncertainty about direction in life, and potentially to substance use to lift depression or ease anxiety. My treatment philosophy draws from diverse experience and theoretical approaches. Treatment is individualized, collaborative, and aimed at understanding underlying conflicts, clarifying life goals, and making substantive behavioral change to enable you to live life in a more introspective, mindful way that leads to greater fulfillment.
I am well-grounded in the psychotherapies and use of psychiatric medications, with license to treat opiate addiction with buprenorphine.
Anxiety, depression, irritability, overwhelming stress, and obsessive worries can be debilitating and significantly limit your capacity to live life. These feelings lead to self doubt, relationship conflict, feelings of inadequacy, loneliness, uncertainty about direction in life, and potentially to substance use to lift depression or ease anxiety. My treatment philosophy draws from diverse experience and theoretical approaches. Treatment is individualized, collaborative, and aimed at understanding underlying conflicts, clarifying life goals, and making substantive behavioral change to enable you to live life in a more introspective, mindful way that leads to greater fulfillment.
(917) 725-5165 View (917) 725-5165
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Felipe Castillo
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Larchmont, NY 10538
Waitlist for new clients
I completed my Adult Psychiatry Residency at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and an addiction psychiatry fellowship at NYP/Columbia University.
I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist sub-specialized in addiction psychiatry who provides comprehensive mental health treatment for adults - including psychotherapy and medication management. I will work together with you on your mental health needs without being judged, ignored or misunderstood. I intentionally have a low volume private practice in order to deliver personalized care. I primarily see patients on Thursdays evenings in person, and remotely other evenings.
I completed my Adult Psychiatry Residency at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and an addiction psychiatry fellowship at NYP/Columbia University.
I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist sub-specialized in addiction psychiatry who provides comprehensive mental health treatment for adults - including psychotherapy and medication management. I will work together with you on your mental health needs without being judged, ignored or misunderstood. I intentionally have a low volume private practice in order to deliver personalized care. I primarily see patients on Thursdays evenings in person, and remotely other evenings.
(646) 798-9661 View (646) 798-9661
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Mark D'agostino
Psychiatrist, MD, MS, MSc
Verified Verified
Mount Kisco, NY 10549
Dr. D'Agostino is Board Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN), and has a subspeciality Board Certification in Addiction Medicine; he is a Suboxone provider, and treats a variety of substance use disorders with medication assisted treatment (MAT) and therapy (as needed). He specializes in the treatment of adults and late-adolescents, with expertise in medication management and therapy for conditions including but not limited to anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, opioid and alcohol use disorder.
Dr. D'Agostino is Board Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN), and has a subspeciality Board Certification in Addiction Medicine; he is a Suboxone provider, and treats a variety of substance use disorders with medication assisted treatment (MAT) and therapy (as needed). He specializes in the treatment of adults and late-adolescents, with expertise in medication management and therapy for conditions including but not limited to anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, opioid and alcohol use disorder.
(833) 735-0559 View (833) 735-0559
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Jenna Butner
Psychiatrist, MD, MPH, FASAM, AAHIVS
Verified Verified
Online Only
I believe treatment of addiction requires a trusting environment and meeting my patients where they are at.
I am a double-boarded addiction medicine physician specializing in treating addiction disorders. I completed my medical training at Bronx Lebanon Hospital, and Fellowships in Addiction Medicine at Yale University School of Medicine and Palliative Care at Mount Sinai-Beth Israel. I am an Assistant Professor Adjunct in Medicine, in the Program in Addiction Medicine at Yale University School of Medicine.
I believe treatment of addiction requires a trusting environment and meeting my patients where they are at.
I am a double-boarded addiction medicine physician specializing in treating addiction disorders. I completed my medical training at Bronx Lebanon Hospital, and Fellowships in Addiction Medicine at Yale University School of Medicine and Palliative Care at Mount Sinai-Beth Israel. I am an Assistant Professor Adjunct in Medicine, in the Program in Addiction Medicine at Yale University School of Medicine.
(929) 205-5315 View (929) 205-5315
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Psyhance
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
White Plains, NY 10601
We help our clients navigate their stressors by overcoming the challenges that lead to depression, anxiety, ADHD, Addiction, PTSD and much more.
Our mission is to enable personal growth and fulfillment - both now and into the future so you can live your best authentic life. We embark on a journey together - with you as our partner and with the goal of helping you discover your most genuine and remarkable self. Our revolutionary approach to your well-being will help transform your healthcare encounters into soul-nourishing experiences that elevate your mind and quality of life. Here at Psyhance, we are proud to partner with you while offering high quality and empathic integrative psychiatric care that encourages the discovery of your authentic self.
We help our clients navigate their stressors by overcoming the challenges that lead to depression, anxiety, ADHD, Addiction, PTSD and much more.
Our mission is to enable personal growth and fulfillment - both now and into the future so you can live your best authentic life. We embark on a journey together - with you as our partner and with the goal of helping you discover your most genuine and remarkable self. Our revolutionary approach to your well-being will help transform your healthcare encounters into soul-nourishing experiences that elevate your mind and quality of life. Here at Psyhance, we are proud to partner with you while offering high quality and empathic integrative psychiatric care that encourages the discovery of your authentic self.
(845) 393-9391 View (845) 393-9391
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Zachary Rothwell
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
New Rochelle, NY 10801
I do not prescribe medication. I provide therapy for adults struggling with relationship issues, addiction, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Many of my clients are high performers who have become successful despite a difficult childhood. If you are curious how therapy can help you reduce your suffering, improve your relationships, and help you heal from past traumas, I encourage you to reach out for a free consultation. I use elements of EMDR therapy in my approach. I am kink allied and sex positive. I invite you to come as you are. I will respect, support, and encourage you during our time in therapy.
I do not prescribe medication. I provide therapy for adults struggling with relationship issues, addiction, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Many of my clients are high performers who have become successful despite a difficult childhood. If you are curious how therapy can help you reduce your suffering, improve your relationships, and help you heal from past traumas, I encourage you to reach out for a free consultation. I use elements of EMDR therapy in my approach. I am kink allied and sex positive. I invite you to come as you are. I will respect, support, and encourage you during our time in therapy.
(914) 454-2393 View (914) 454-2393
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Leonid Stosman
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, MSN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
So why would you seek mental health care from someone who doesn’t understand the depths of depression, the paralysis of anxiety, or even the craving of addiction.
As your dedicated provider, I am here to support you every step of the way on your mental health journey. I'm committed to helping you find meaningful solutions to ease suffering and ignite a newfound sense of hope for the future. We'll work collaboratively to identify your goals and pave the way to a deeper and more meaningful life experience.
So why would you seek mental health care from someone who doesn’t understand the depths of depression, the paralysis of anxiety, or even the craving of addiction.
As your dedicated provider, I am here to support you every step of the way on your mental health journey. I'm committed to helping you find meaningful solutions to ease suffering and ignite a newfound sense of hope for the future. We'll work collaboratively to identify your goals and pave the way to a deeper and more meaningful life experience.
(914) 604-2056 View (914) 604-2056
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Jennifer C McKenna
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MS, PNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
We are living in an extraordinary moment in human history. Change is coming...we can all feel it. Are you struggling to find your place in this time? You're meant to be part of it, yet you struggle with addiction, depression, anxiety, self-deprecation, or other deep-seated discomfort.
We are living in an extraordinary moment in human history. Change is coming...we can all feel it. Are you struggling to find your place in this time? You're meant to be part of it, yet you struggle with addiction, depression, anxiety, self-deprecation, or other deep-seated discomfort.
(914) 861-3693 View (914) 861-3693
Thomas Psychiatry NP PC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, FNP-BC, PMHNP-B
Verified Verified
New Rochelle, NY 10801
Psychiatric medication management is available as well as MAT (medication assisted treatment) which are prescribed for clients suffering from substance use disorders.
I am a board certified Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner treating patients with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder and specializing in addiction.
Psychiatric medication management is available as well as MAT (medication assisted treatment) which are prescribed for clients suffering from substance use disorders.
I am a board certified Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner treating patients with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder and specializing in addiction.
(914) 908-6224 View (914) 908-6224
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Dimitry Francois
Psychiatrist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Harrison, NY 10528
I am an Ivy League-trained and triple-board certified psychiatrist in general psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, and addiction medicine.
My practice focuses on psychopharmacology. I offer medication management evaluations, follow-up visits, and second-opinion consultations. If the need arises, I work with licensed therapists to provide behavioral support.
I am an Ivy League-trained and triple-board certified psychiatrist in general psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, and addiction medicine.
My practice focuses on psychopharmacology. I offer medication management evaluations, follow-up visits, and second-opinion consultations. If the need arises, I work with licensed therapists to provide behavioral support.
(914) 477-2906 View (914) 477-2906
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Eddyfay Daley Prayer
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Online Only
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a distinguished academic background, having earned my degree from Walden University. With a rich history spanning over two decades in healthcare, I bring a wealth of experience to my practice. In my role as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I am also a certified medical marijuana provider. My comprehensive approach encompasses the treatment of adolescents, adults, and geriatric clients. Specializing in ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Panic Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, and Substance-related issues, I am committed to delivering compassionate and effective care.
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a distinguished academic background, having earned my degree from Walden University. With a rich history spanning over two decades in healthcare, I bring a wealth of experience to my practice. In my role as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I am also a certified medical marijuana provider. My comprehensive approach encompasses the treatment of adolescents, adults, and geriatric clients. Specializing in ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Panic Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, and Substance-related issues, I am committed to delivering compassionate and effective care.
(914) 685-5491 View (914) 685-5491
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Yonghong Tan
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Scarsdale, NY 10583
My extensive experience has allowed me to treat a diverse range of individuals, including working professionals and college students, who may be dealing with issues such as anxiety, ADHD, addiction, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, and various other significant psychiatric conditions.
Life can be hard. We all have our breaking points. You have done your best to overcome it. It really takes courage to start looking for help. Hello and welcome to ZenMind Clinic. I am a psychiatrist with training from The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and New York University, and hold double board certifications in both general psychiatry and addiction psychiatry. Over the last five years, I had the privilege of overseeing the psycho-oncology clinic at Norwalk Hospital, as well as serving as a core teaching faculty member within the Nuvance psychiatry residency program.
My extensive experience has allowed me to treat a diverse range of individuals, including working professionals and college students, who may be dealing with issues such as anxiety, ADHD, addiction, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, and various other significant psychiatric conditions.
Life can be hard. We all have our breaking points. You have done your best to overcome it. It really takes courage to start looking for help. Hello and welcome to ZenMind Clinic. I am a psychiatrist with training from The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and New York University, and hold double board certifications in both general psychiatry and addiction psychiatry. Over the last five years, I had the privilege of overseeing the psycho-oncology clinic at Norwalk Hospital, as well as serving as a core teaching faculty member within the Nuvance psychiatry residency program.
(203) 660-0687 View (203) 660-0687
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Nabil Kotbi
Psychiatrist, MD, FAPA, FASAM
Verified Verified
Mount Kisco, NY 10549
Welcome to The Brain & Mind Healing Center, a premier private mental health practice providing psychiatric and mental health care. Our founder and Medical Director, Dr. Nabil Kotbi, is a distinguished multiple award-winning psychiatrist, recognized as one of the "Leading Physicians of The World" and "America's Top Psychiatrists." an Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Weill Cornell, Dr. Kotbi brings over two decades of clinical expertise, combining interventional psychiatry, addiction medicine, prevention, psychosomatic medicine. This unique approach distinguishes our clinic as a leader in innovative mental health care.
Welcome to The Brain & Mind Healing Center, a premier private mental health practice providing psychiatric and mental health care. Our founder and Medical Director, Dr. Nabil Kotbi, is a distinguished multiple award-winning psychiatrist, recognized as one of the "Leading Physicians of The World" and "America's Top Psychiatrists." an Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Weill Cornell, Dr. Kotbi brings over two decades of clinical expertise, combining interventional psychiatry, addiction medicine, prevention, psychosomatic medicine. This unique approach distinguishes our clinic as a leader in innovative mental health care.
(914) 647-8216 View (914) 647-8216
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Daley Prayer Psychiatric Services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Online Only
am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who received my degree from Walden University, with over 20 years of experience in healthcare. As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, and a certified medical marijuana provider, I treat adolescents, adults, and geriatric clients. My focus areas are treating clients with Anxiety, ADHD, Depression, Mood disorders, and Substance use disorders.
am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who received my degree from Walden University, with over 20 years of experience in healthcare. As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, and a certified medical marijuana provider, I treat adolescents, adults, and geriatric clients. My focus areas are treating clients with Anxiety, ADHD, Depression, Mood disorders, and Substance use disorders.
(914) 863-1874 x101 View (914) 863-1874 x101
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Addiction Psychiatrists

What is the best therapy for addiction?

Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.

How long does therapy for addiction take?

There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.

How effective is drug addiction treatment?

Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.

How can you get addiction treatment for someone?

The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.