Addiction Therapists in Phoenixville, PA

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Nina R Aniskevich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Phoenixville, PA 19460
We are passionate about working with trauma, anxiety, depression & addiction.
This is the first step to becoming a new you. Life can often be overwhelming and filled with obstacles. Making changes is not always easy, but it is possible to overcome the negative feelings in order to reach your full potential. Past and present issues can cause stress, anxiety and depression if not dealt with properly. At PA Horizons Counseling, we can provide an opportunity for you to achieve the life you want. Our team of therapists aim to guide you through your journey in discovering your true self. We believe therapy is essential to recovery. Call today to set up a free consultation and to discuss how we can help you.
We are passionate about working with trauma, anxiety, depression & addiction.
This is the first step to becoming a new you. Life can often be overwhelming and filled with obstacles. Making changes is not always easy, but it is possible to overcome the negative feelings in order to reach your full potential. Past and present issues can cause stress, anxiety and depression if not dealt with properly. At PA Horizons Counseling, we can provide an opportunity for you to achieve the life you want. Our team of therapists aim to guide you through your journey in discovering your true self. We believe therapy is essential to recovery. Call today to set up a free consultation and to discuss how we can help you.
(484) 464-9681 View (484) 464-9681
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Brynn Cicippio, LMFT & Associates
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CAADC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Phoenixville, PA 19460
Addiction, Anxiety. Depression. Trauma. Parenting. Teens. Relationships. Affairs. Miscommunication. We understand the challenges and complexities of life that you didn't sign up for. You want to stop the patterns, stop the stress. You want to sleep at night and feel connected and heard in your relationships. You want to heal from the past and move forward with confidence, grace, and purpose. Our expert therapists are here to help you. Our group therapy practice is comprised of therapists with specific education and training, making them an expert in their focus.
Addiction, Anxiety. Depression. Trauma. Parenting. Teens. Relationships. Affairs. Miscommunication. We understand the challenges and complexities of life that you didn't sign up for. You want to stop the patterns, stop the stress. You want to sleep at night and feel connected and heard in your relationships. You want to heal from the past and move forward with confidence, grace, and purpose. Our expert therapists are here to help you. Our group therapy practice is comprised of therapists with specific education and training, making them an expert in their focus.
(610) 915-8357 View (610) 915-8357
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B Gary Davis
Psychologist, MDiv, PsyD
Verified Verified
Phoenixville, PA 19460
My background includes inpatient and outpatient psychiatry and substance abuse settings.
Have you reached that critical point in your life where you find yourself lost in a dark place, unable to find your way forward? Are you frustrated that nothing in your life seems to be working out the way you hoped? Perhaps you are feeling sad or have lost a sense of meaning or purpose. You may be weighed down by worry, gripped with hopelessness, or wrestling with memories of events you wish you could forget. You have tried to cope with your feelings in ways that only make things worse. You feel harried, worn out, miserable, and confused. You’ve asked yourself if anyone can really help. If any of this sounds familiar, let's talk.
My background includes inpatient and outpatient psychiatry and substance abuse settings.
Have you reached that critical point in your life where you find yourself lost in a dark place, unable to find your way forward? Are you frustrated that nothing in your life seems to be working out the way you hoped? Perhaps you are feeling sad or have lost a sense of meaning or purpose. You may be weighed down by worry, gripped with hopelessness, or wrestling with memories of events you wish you could forget. You have tried to cope with your feelings in ways that only make things worse. You feel harried, worn out, miserable, and confused. You’ve asked yourself if anyone can really help. If any of this sounds familiar, let's talk.
(267) 627-3083 View (267) 627-3083
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Sean Dinan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenixville, PA 19460
I am a Licensed Social Worker specializing in working with teens and adults experiencing issues around substance abuse, depression, anxiety, life stage transitions, and interpersonal difficulties. I enjoy meeting with clients who are motivated and willing to work collaboratively to address various life challenges. I have extensive experience working with clients in all levels of care with a focus on mental health issues including addiction, trauma, depression, and anxiety. My therapeutic focus is to use motivational interviewing and a humanistic approach to help empower clients to reach their true potential.
I am a Licensed Social Worker specializing in working with teens and adults experiencing issues around substance abuse, depression, anxiety, life stage transitions, and interpersonal difficulties. I enjoy meeting with clients who are motivated and willing to work collaboratively to address various life challenges. I have extensive experience working with clients in all levels of care with a focus on mental health issues including addiction, trauma, depression, and anxiety. My therapeutic focus is to use motivational interviewing and a humanistic approach to help empower clients to reach their true potential.
(610) 439-9375 View (610) 439-9375
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Kristine M. Dolce
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Phoenixville, PA 19460
My specialties focus on trauma (particularly sexual abuse), grief/loss, addiction, anxiety and depression.
Life can be difficult. Are you feeling anxious, emotional or angry and don't know why? Feeling overwhelmed but don't know what to do? Perhaps there is a specific issue weighing you down. I offer a safe space to explore whatever might be troubling you.
My specialties focus on trauma (particularly sexual abuse), grief/loss, addiction, anxiety and depression.
Life can be difficult. Are you feeling anxious, emotional or angry and don't know why? Feeling overwhelmed but don't know what to do? Perhaps there is a specific issue weighing you down. I offer a safe space to explore whatever might be troubling you.
(215) 509-5167 View (215) 509-5167
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Randy Rex
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Phoenixville, PA 19460
I help people suffering from depression, phobias, addiction, anger, PTSD, existential crises, OCD, relationship difficulties, panic attacks, ADHD, chronic medical conditions (gastric, migraines, tinnitus, POTS, etc.
Anxiety and stress affect everyone. Whatever the cause- relationships, school, work, medical issues, existential/spiritual crisis, loss of any kind- it can be overwhelming. Important obligations and events might be avoided, communication and connection compromised. Self-esteem, sleep, energy level, and mood all may suffer. We will collaborate to address the challenging areas of your life, manage stresses from your environment and body, and develop strategies to overcome unhelpful patterns of thought and behavior. Through this work it will be possible to experience relief, become happier, and evolve as a person.
I help people suffering from depression, phobias, addiction, anger, PTSD, existential crises, OCD, relationship difficulties, panic attacks, ADHD, chronic medical conditions (gastric, migraines, tinnitus, POTS, etc.
Anxiety and stress affect everyone. Whatever the cause- relationships, school, work, medical issues, existential/spiritual crisis, loss of any kind- it can be overwhelming. Important obligations and events might be avoided, communication and connection compromised. Self-esteem, sleep, energy level, and mood all may suffer. We will collaborate to address the challenging areas of your life, manage stresses from your environment and body, and develop strategies to overcome unhelpful patterns of thought and behavior. Through this work it will be possible to experience relief, become happier, and evolve as a person.
(610) 365-1561 View (610) 365-1561
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Hannah Hill
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MSEd, MA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Phoenixville, PA 19460
My specialties include anxiety, self-esteem, negative thought patterns, relationship and communication issues, coping with stress, codependency, and substance abuse.
I am a licensed professional counselor who provides individual therapy to adults in Pennsylvania. Maybe you are struggling with negative thought patterns that are impacting how you feel about yourself and those around you. Perhaps your anxiety has been holding you back from enjoying things you used to (or want to) enjoy. Or maybe your stress has been so intense that it is affecting how you communicate with your loved ones and has been impacting your relationships. If any of this resonates with you, we may be a good fit to work together.
My specialties include anxiety, self-esteem, negative thought patterns, relationship and communication issues, coping with stress, codependency, and substance abuse.
I am a licensed professional counselor who provides individual therapy to adults in Pennsylvania. Maybe you are struggling with negative thought patterns that are impacting how you feel about yourself and those around you. Perhaps your anxiety has been holding you back from enjoying things you used to (or want to) enjoy. Or maybe your stress has been so intense that it is affecting how you communicate with your loved ones and has been impacting your relationships. If any of this resonates with you, we may be a good fit to work together.
(610) 467-9762 View (610) 467-9762
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Sarah Brady
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenixville, PA 19460
I have over 10 years of experience working with clients who are struggling with substance abuse, depression, anxiety, stress management, life transitions, and relationship struggles.
For some people, therapy is a scary word. There’s been a lot of stigma around it for a long time. But for others it is relief. It takes courage to begin therapy, whether it’s your first time or you’re returning after several years. Life transitions and events can sometimes lead to overwhelming feelings of stress and you need someone to help you navigate through these difficult times. I want my clients to find relief from what they are experiencing and give them an outlet to express themselves. Therapy is self-care, and I want clients to view it as such instead of something they “have to do”.
I have over 10 years of experience working with clients who are struggling with substance abuse, depression, anxiety, stress management, life transitions, and relationship struggles.
For some people, therapy is a scary word. There’s been a lot of stigma around it for a long time. But for others it is relief. It takes courage to begin therapy, whether it’s your first time or you’re returning after several years. Life transitions and events can sometimes lead to overwhelming feelings of stress and you need someone to help you navigate through these difficult times. I want my clients to find relief from what they are experiencing and give them an outlet to express themselves. Therapy is self-care, and I want clients to view it as such instead of something they “have to do”.
(267) 563-8180 View (267) 563-8180
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Lori Lorraine
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Phoenixville, PA 19460
Tired of hurting? Frustrated with others giving well-meaning but unhelpful advice? Do you long to be heard? You're certainly not alone. We all ache for different reasons including deep sadness, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, job challenges and addiction. Often, what we need is for someone to truly listen and help us sort through our thoughts and feelings to gain understanding about the situation and ourselves. I believe in the therapeutic process because I know that it's effective. It involves no longer avoiding what is painful, confusing or scary and, with help, walking through it to find both insight and relief.
Tired of hurting? Frustrated with others giving well-meaning but unhelpful advice? Do you long to be heard? You're certainly not alone. We all ache for different reasons including deep sadness, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, job challenges and addiction. Often, what we need is for someone to truly listen and help us sort through our thoughts and feelings to gain understanding about the situation and ourselves. I believe in the therapeutic process because I know that it's effective. It involves no longer avoiding what is painful, confusing or scary and, with help, walking through it to find both insight and relief.
(215) 987-6760 View (215) 987-6760
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Psychology & Counseling Associates, P.C.
Not Verified Not Verified
Phoenixville, PA 19460
We are also offering several groups such as separation/divorce support group, men's and women's support group, and addiction recovery groups.
We are a group of over 45 fully licensed mental health professionals dedicated to providing psychological and psychiatric treatment of the highest quality. We are psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, and professional counselors. We have offices in three locations: Pottstown, Collegeville, and Montgomeryville. We are not rigid believers in any one set of theories about people; rather, we choose the style of therapy that is best suited to each client's problems. Our sincere goal is to help promote postive change in a warm and caring environment.
We are also offering several groups such as separation/divorce support group, men's and women's support group, and addiction recovery groups.
We are a group of over 45 fully licensed mental health professionals dedicated to providing psychological and psychiatric treatment of the highest quality. We are psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, and professional counselors. We have offices in three locations: Pottstown, Collegeville, and Montgomeryville. We are not rigid believers in any one set of theories about people; rather, we choose the style of therapy that is best suited to each client's problems. Our sincere goal is to help promote postive change in a warm and caring environment.
(610) 970-5234 View (610) 970-5234
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Kristen Murphy
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenixville, PA 19453
If you have tried therapy in the past with little success, please call me! I have over 20 years experience treating substance use and mood disorders, trauma and other complex issues.
Are you haunted by something in your past, hounded by negative self-talk, or feel stuck in some destructive pattern? Have you always felt a bit “different”, lacked a sense of belonging or haven’t ever quite fit in with society's “norms”? Are you highly intuitive, but can’t make sense of what your “gut” seems to be trying to tell you? Do you march to the beat of your own drum and often feel misunderstood by others? Have you recently had an “awakening” and need help “sorting everything out”? Perhaps you have always felt an inner calling but can’t quite figure out exactly what it is.
If you have tried therapy in the past with little success, please call me! I have over 20 years experience treating substance use and mood disorders, trauma and other complex issues.
Are you haunted by something in your past, hounded by negative self-talk, or feel stuck in some destructive pattern? Have you always felt a bit “different”, lacked a sense of belonging or haven’t ever quite fit in with society's “norms”? Are you highly intuitive, but can’t make sense of what your “gut” seems to be trying to tell you? Do you march to the beat of your own drum and often feel misunderstood by others? Have you recently had an “awakening” and need help “sorting everything out”? Perhaps you have always felt an inner calling but can’t quite figure out exactly what it is.
(610) 697-9571 View (610) 697-9571
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Regina Marie Floria
MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenixville, PA 19460
Over the 18 years in the behavioral health field, I've attributed my growth and experience to all of the clients I've seen. One of the most difficult aspects of therapy is having to be vulnerable. In order to be vulnerable a client must feel seen, heard, respected and safe. I've worked in multiple settings such as school, corporate healthcare, home, clinic and private practice. I've worked with families, individually, with children, teen and adults with addiction, behavioral health needs and disabilities. Mostly utilizing a strengths based and family systems perspective/model.
Over the 18 years in the behavioral health field, I've attributed my growth and experience to all of the clients I've seen. One of the most difficult aspects of therapy is having to be vulnerable. In order to be vulnerable a client must feel seen, heard, respected and safe. I've worked in multiple settings such as school, corporate healthcare, home, clinic and private practice. I've worked with families, individually, with children, teen and adults with addiction, behavioral health needs and disabilities. Mostly utilizing a strengths based and family systems perspective/model.
(484) 603-6306 View (484) 603-6306
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Mitchell Wright
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenixville, PA 19460
Feeling comfortable, supported, and safe are imperative for your therapeutic experience. I prioritize a person-centered approach, embracing every client wholeheartedly. Together, we'll delve into the patterns of your thoughts, emotions, actions, and values to foster a richer self-awareness and awareness of your relationships with others. I am passionate about providing a non-judgmental and open space to explore your experiences and help you overcome any challenges. I also have experience helping individuals recover from substance use issues and build a healthy relationship with alcohol and drugs.
Feeling comfortable, supported, and safe are imperative for your therapeutic experience. I prioritize a person-centered approach, embracing every client wholeheartedly. Together, we'll delve into the patterns of your thoughts, emotions, actions, and values to foster a richer self-awareness and awareness of your relationships with others. I am passionate about providing a non-judgmental and open space to explore your experiences and help you overcome any challenges. I also have experience helping individuals recover from substance use issues and build a healthy relationship with alcohol and drugs.
(267) 710-8560 View (267) 710-8560
Nancy King LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Phoenixville, PA 19460
I am an eclectic therapist who will help you focus on the big picture of the issues you bring to the session. Your defining problem is seen as multifaceted, so a holistic approach with an insight into: family of origin, developmental stage of life, physical wellbeing and personal goals is the foundation of our plan for sucess. A solution-focused philosophy helps the work to be efficient and short term.
I am an eclectic therapist who will help you focus on the big picture of the issues you bring to the session. Your defining problem is seen as multifaceted, so a holistic approach with an insight into: family of origin, developmental stage of life, physical wellbeing and personal goals is the foundation of our plan for sucess. A solution-focused philosophy helps the work to be efficient and short term.
(610) 880-2307 View (610) 880-2307
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Jeffrey Faude
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenixville, PA 19453  (Online Only)
I focus a great deal on helping people expand their awareness of aspects of themselves and their important relationships that they have difficulty paying attention to and feeling. This increased awareness helps people feel more flexible and free to navigate the obstacles and cross-currents they find facing them in their lives, rather than remain stuck in repetitive cycles of suffering.
I focus a great deal on helping people expand their awareness of aspects of themselves and their important relationships that they have difficulty paying attention to and feeling. This increased awareness helps people feel more flexible and free to navigate the obstacles and cross-currents they find facing them in their lives, rather than remain stuck in repetitive cycles of suffering.
(610) 915-8768 View (610) 915-8768
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Judy Harrity
MS, CAADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Phoenixville, PA 19460
Judy received her Master’s degree in Clinical and Counseling Psychology at Chestnut Hill College. She is trained in Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy. She specializes in working with individuals who suffer from eating disorders, body dysmorphia, disordered eating, and those wanting to break free from diet culture. She is passionate about supporting others in finding freedom with food and body acceptance.
Judy received her Master’s degree in Clinical and Counseling Psychology at Chestnut Hill College. She is trained in Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy. She specializes in working with individuals who suffer from eating disorders, body dysmorphia, disordered eating, and those wanting to break free from diet culture. She is passionate about supporting others in finding freedom with food and body acceptance.
(484) 232-5241 View (484) 232-5241
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Lauren Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LSW
Verified Verified
Phoenixville, PA 19460
Sometimes, life is really hard. Difficult experiences and past traumas can leave us feeling anxious, overwhelmed, shut down and alone. Relief and some hope would feel so welcome right now. Together we'll find a path to peace and balance. We will get to know the parts of you that may be carrying anxiety, depression, shame, fear, relationship issues, addictions, grief, loss, or other experiences.
Sometimes, life is really hard. Difficult experiences and past traumas can leave us feeling anxious, overwhelmed, shut down and alone. Relief and some hope would feel so welcome right now. Together we'll find a path to peace and balance. We will get to know the parts of you that may be carrying anxiety, depression, shame, fear, relationship issues, addictions, grief, loss, or other experiences.
(484) 642-0818 View (484) 642-0818
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Dr. Matt Snyder
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Phoenixville, PA 19460
Anxious and stressed about life, work, relationships? Want to get a fresh start and live a more fulfilling life? Do you want to feel better, think better, and get more out of your life, work, and relationships? I have 30 plus years of experience helping people reduce anxiety, change negative self-talk, and become more value driven in their lives. We will work toward improving coping and communication skills, bolstering self-esteem, and promoting emotional, cognitive, and behavioral change. As a team, we will work towards setting life goals, creating healthy relationships, and reducing that stress and anxiety permanently.
Anxious and stressed about life, work, relationships? Want to get a fresh start and live a more fulfilling life? Do you want to feel better, think better, and get more out of your life, work, and relationships? I have 30 plus years of experience helping people reduce anxiety, change negative self-talk, and become more value driven in their lives. We will work toward improving coping and communication skills, bolstering self-esteem, and promoting emotional, cognitive, and behavioral change. As a team, we will work towards setting life goals, creating healthy relationships, and reducing that stress and anxiety permanently.
(484) 546-7160 View (484) 546-7160
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Dora Ghetie
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Phoenixville, PA 19460
I believe that the most important and healing aspect of therapy is the relationship I develop with each of my clients. Whether you are seeking therapy for help with a specific problem or general dissatisfaction with your life, my first goal is always to establish an atmosphere of trust and openness so that you can talk freely about yourself. Therapy is not a quick fix, but sometimes even a few sessions can give you a different perspective. Being truly listened to is an experience people find very helpful from the very beginning.
I believe that the most important and healing aspect of therapy is the relationship I develop with each of my clients. Whether you are seeking therapy for help with a specific problem or general dissatisfaction with your life, my first goal is always to establish an atmosphere of trust and openness so that you can talk freely about yourself. Therapy is not a quick fix, but sometimes even a few sessions can give you a different perspective. Being truly listened to is an experience people find very helpful from the very beginning.
(484) 334-8600 View (484) 334-8600
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Nathaniel Stuart
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Phoenixville, PA 19460  (Online Only)
You can’t put your finger on it, but you're sure something is wrong. You work hard to do the right things, but there is a persistent feeling of dissatisfaction. It’s as if you only exist to help others. You take on extra assignments at work even if you’re already overwhelmed. You’re always the one friends ask for favors and advice. Your family relies on you to keep everything running smoothly, and you do it all without complaining. But lately, you’ve begun to wonder what it’s all for. You want so desperately to take a moment to figure out what you want, but so many people are counting on you, and you can’t let them down.
You can’t put your finger on it, but you're sure something is wrong. You work hard to do the right things, but there is a persistent feeling of dissatisfaction. It’s as if you only exist to help others. You take on extra assignments at work even if you’re already overwhelmed. You’re always the one friends ask for favors and advice. Your family relies on you to keep everything running smoothly, and you do it all without complaining. But lately, you’ve begun to wonder what it’s all for. You want so desperately to take a moment to figure out what you want, but so many people are counting on you, and you can’t let them down.
(610) 215-2929 View (610) 215-2929

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Addiction Therapists

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.