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Ann B Beal
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Azle, TX 76020
Ann brings vast experience in athletics, business, teaching, counseling, public speaking, radio, and television to her coaching and counseling practice. After graduating from college, she cultivated a career in engineering and consulting. Though successful in her field, Ann followed her heart and went back to school to pursue her dream of helping others by becoming a counselor. Ann interned with renowned psychiatrist, Dr. Frank Minirth, becoming a frequent guest on his radio & television shows, eventually started her own counseling practice, Life Solutions, and television program, "Living Well with Ann Beal". Catch Ann's radios show at https://ihr.fm/2zAfDrW
Ann brings vast experience in athletics, business, teaching, counseling, public speaking, radio, and television to her coaching and counseling practice. After graduating from college, she cultivated a career in engineering and consulting. Though successful in her field, Ann followed her heart and went back to school to pursue her dream of helping others by becoming a counselor. Ann interned with renowned psychiatrist, Dr. Frank Minirth, becoming a frequent guest on his radio & television shows, eventually started her own counseling practice, Life Solutions, and television program, "Living Well with Ann Beal". Catch Ann's radios show at https://ihr.fm/2zAfDrW
(682) 327-5559 View (682) 327-5559
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Trisha Leigh McAda
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LCDC , LMFT-A
Verified Verified
Azle, TX 76020
I enjoy working with clients to navigate life-stage changes within family systems. I enjoy working with teens, preteens, and children as young as 4 years old. I have 16 years of experience in teaching and an additional 8 years in youth and children's ministry. I also work with couples in pre-marital and marital counseling
I enjoy working with clients to navigate life-stage changes within family systems. I enjoy working with teens, preteens, and children as young as 4 years old. I have 16 years of experience in teaching and an additional 8 years in youth and children's ministry. I also work with couples in pre-marital and marital counseling
(940) 784-3517 View (940) 784-3517
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Psychotherapy & Associated
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Azle, TX 76020
Are you experiencing crisis or challenges? Need someone to listen and provide sound guidance? If you are dealing with overwhelming obstacles or just trying to get through everyday life, I'd like to help. My goal is to be a supportive listener to those who are struggling; a helping hand when help is needed. I'm a generalist and enjoy working with a variety of people. I also provide a safe, supportive counseling environment where collaboration and respect are held in high regards. In working together, I believe we can take on the issues you are facing and take care of them, one issue at a time, one day at a time.
Are you experiencing crisis or challenges? Need someone to listen and provide sound guidance? If you are dealing with overwhelming obstacles or just trying to get through everyday life, I'd like to help. My goal is to be a supportive listener to those who are struggling; a helping hand when help is needed. I'm a generalist and enjoy working with a variety of people. I also provide a safe, supportive counseling environment where collaboration and respect are held in high regards. In working together, I believe we can take on the issues you are facing and take care of them, one issue at a time, one day at a time.
(682) 305-3383 View (682) 305-3383
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Jaclynn VanWinkle Lpc-Associate
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Azle, TX 76020  (Online Only)
Take a deep breath and take this one step at a time. You are getting closer now to your dream of a good life, free from fear, capable and in touch with who you are. Wherever you are in your healing journey, please keep going! It can be so overwhelming reading through the descriptions online and wondering who is the right person to help you with your needs. It is my privilege to equip you with the skills necessary to maintain a healthy mindset and empower you to implement each step along the way. We are better when we work together!
Take a deep breath and take this one step at a time. You are getting closer now to your dream of a good life, free from fear, capable and in touch with who you are. Wherever you are in your healing journey, please keep going! It can be so overwhelming reading through the descriptions online and wondering who is the right person to help you with your needs. It is my privilege to equip you with the skills necessary to maintain a healthy mindset and empower you to implement each step along the way. We are better when we work together!
(469) 772-4380 View (469) 772-4380
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Kathryn Fulghum
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS
Verified Verified
Azle, TX 76020
Not accepting new clients
I specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), with basic training in EMDR for traumatic experiences, and substance use disorders.
While life ebbs and flows through times of serenity and times of darkness, we often find ourselves questioning our abilities to cope, think, and even function. Frustration and feelings of inadequacy rush in, which can quickly break down our self-esteem and feelings of worth. People may begin to think, "Why can't I just relax? I used to not be like this. What's wrong with me?". These mood and anxiety obstacles, while disheartening, are common conditions that can be relieved through counseling, where we challenge cognitive distortions and biases we have towards other people, our environment, and ourselves.
I specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), with basic training in EMDR for traumatic experiences, and substance use disorders.
While life ebbs and flows through times of serenity and times of darkness, we often find ourselves questioning our abilities to cope, think, and even function. Frustration and feelings of inadequacy rush in, which can quickly break down our self-esteem and feelings of worth. People may begin to think, "Why can't I just relax? I used to not be like this. What's wrong with me?". These mood and anxiety obstacles, while disheartening, are common conditions that can be relieved through counseling, where we challenge cognitive distortions and biases we have towards other people, our environment, and ourselves.
(682) 255-2441 View (682) 255-2441

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Photo of Marcene Weatherall, Drug & Alcohol Counselor in Azle, TX
Marcene Weatherall
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, LCDC
Verified Verified
Fort Worth, TX 76179
I believe beauty comes from within, and it starts with how we think. I am here to help disadvantaged individuals discover their inner strength so they can lead happier lives. Together we can build confidence, uplift spirits, and improve self-esteem. So be brave. Take a step towards empowerment now, and let's create the life you have always dreamed of! We all want to be beautiful inside and out, but it can take time to know where to start. I have over 30 years of experience as a mental health and addiction professional. I have gained a unique experience in assisting others to be their best selves. YOU are your best accessory!
I believe beauty comes from within, and it starts with how we think. I am here to help disadvantaged individuals discover their inner strength so they can lead happier lives. Together we can build confidence, uplift spirits, and improve self-esteem. So be brave. Take a step towards empowerment now, and let's create the life you have always dreamed of! We all want to be beautiful inside and out, but it can take time to know where to start. I have over 30 years of experience as a mental health and addiction professional. I have gained a unique experience in assisting others to be their best selves. YOU are your best accessory!
(817) 670-4487 View (817) 670-4487
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Dr. Tj Jackson Shaw
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCDC, CSC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76179
My purpose is to nurture hope in people by working in partnership with clients to help them obtain goals and live their best life. I specialize in working with teens and young adults from difficult backgrounds or who may sometimes be hard to love. I am skilled in working with children, teens, and adults who have substance use, addiction, or related behaviors. My clients usually want to experience emotional healing, create and maintain healthy boundaries, decrease substance use and related behaviors, improve their personal and professional relationships, and change their thinking in order to find solutions towards a better life.
My purpose is to nurture hope in people by working in partnership with clients to help them obtain goals and live their best life. I specialize in working with teens and young adults from difficult backgrounds or who may sometimes be hard to love. I am skilled in working with children, teens, and adults who have substance use, addiction, or related behaviors. My clients usually want to experience emotional healing, create and maintain healthy boundaries, decrease substance use and related behaviors, improve their personal and professional relationships, and change their thinking in order to find solutions towards a better life.
(817) 631-6456 View (817) 631-6456
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Karen Brooks
MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fort Worth, TX 76179
I have more than 20 years of experience working in various settings, including working with adults, children, adolescents, persons with disabilities and hospice patients. My style is direct and empowering, customizing treatment to meet individual needs and utilizing a strength approach. I like to have a focus in therapy and bring it to an end when we’ve achieved your goals. You can become confident in your ability to manage stress. While developing effective coping skills and improving your relationships. Working toward empowering you, to embrace your life.
I have more than 20 years of experience working in various settings, including working with adults, children, adolescents, persons with disabilities and hospice patients. My style is direct and empowering, customizing treatment to meet individual needs and utilizing a strength approach. I like to have a focus in therapy and bring it to an end when we’ve achieved your goals. You can become confident in your ability to manage stress. While developing effective coping skills and improving your relationships. Working toward empowering you, to embrace your life.
(817) 697-0181 View (817) 697-0181
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pegasustherapies
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Springtown, TX 76082
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor. I am one of 30 therapists certified to do CPT in the state of Texas, which is the therapy used for trauma and PTSD. I work with various populations including active duty service members from the air force,army,navy and marines as well as the international pilot training wing, their families, veterans, and clients of all ages. My clients include ones with with abusive histories, physical,emotional,sexual,ritual, or currently in an abusive situation. I am certified in CBT, CPT, TF-CBT, EMDR, and TF-EAP. All used for trauma work. I use animal therapy also
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor. I am one of 30 therapists certified to do CPT in the state of Texas, which is the therapy used for trauma and PTSD. I work with various populations including active duty service members from the air force,army,navy and marines as well as the international pilot training wing, their families, veterans, and clients of all ages. My clients include ones with with abusive histories, physical,emotional,sexual,ritual, or currently in an abusive situation. I am certified in CBT, CPT, TF-CBT, EMDR, and TF-EAP. All used for trauma work. I use animal therapy also
(940) 227-6090 View (940) 227-6090
Photo of Jessica Erickson, Licensed Professional Counselor in Azle, TX
Jessica Erickson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
Fort Worth, TX 76179
Hello, I look forward to meeting with you. We are not meant to be perfect; we are meant to be whole. My goal is to help you create the life experience that makes you happy. I will provide a safe, supportive, confidential, and nonjudgmental environment for you. I offer therapy that is empowering, collaborative, and client-centered to adolescents, individuals, couples, and families. My areas of experience include couple/marriage counseling, coaching and mentoring, relationship issues, grief/loss, depression, anxiety, stress, and domestic violence. I am passionate about helping clients find their best selves
Hello, I look forward to meeting with you. We are not meant to be perfect; we are meant to be whole. My goal is to help you create the life experience that makes you happy. I will provide a safe, supportive, confidential, and nonjudgmental environment for you. I offer therapy that is empowering, collaborative, and client-centered to adolescents, individuals, couples, and families. My areas of experience include couple/marriage counseling, coaching and mentoring, relationship issues, grief/loss, depression, anxiety, stress, and domestic violence. I am passionate about helping clients find their best selves
(682) 223-4607 View (682) 223-4607

Online Therapists

Photo of Beverly Stubblefield, Licensed Professional Counselor in Azle, TX
Beverly Stubblefield
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT, LCDC
Verified Verified
Grapevine, TX 76051
I am licensed and experienced in addiction therapy and family support.
Over thirty years in the field has strengthened my belief that my role is to provide a warm and caring therapeutic environment that allows and encourages a process of personal discovery and growth. When stress, and life issues take away joy, hope and satisfaction, intelligent people reach out for resources. We are currently dealing with a unique and stress filled situation in our world. To enable you and your family get tools to help you cope with the life changes we are dealing with, I will meet with you in a telephone or video conference. I file your insurance and Sliding scale is available.
I am licensed and experienced in addiction therapy and family support.
Over thirty years in the field has strengthened my belief that my role is to provide a warm and caring therapeutic environment that allows and encourages a process of personal discovery and growth. When stress, and life issues take away joy, hope and satisfaction, intelligent people reach out for resources. We are currently dealing with a unique and stress filled situation in our world. To enable you and your family get tools to help you cope with the life changes we are dealing with, I will meet with you in a telephone or video conference. I file your insurance and Sliding scale is available.
(682) 223-4762 View (682) 223-4762
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Keshawna Cole
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75287
Mental Health Advocate with 16 years’ experience engaging adolescents, teens, and parents regarding crisis intervention, trauma informed care, trust based relational intervention, solution-oriented treatment, conflict resolution, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy. Dedicated to implementing appropriate interventions regarding domestic violence, substance abuse, interpersonal relationships, and Child Protective Service cases.
Mental Health Advocate with 16 years’ experience engaging adolescents, teens, and parents regarding crisis intervention, trauma informed care, trust based relational intervention, solution-oriented treatment, conflict resolution, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy. Dedicated to implementing appropriate interventions regarding domestic violence, substance abuse, interpersonal relationships, and Child Protective Service cases.
(469) 856-1994 View (469) 856-1994
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Mercedes Burk
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rockwall, TX 75087
My experience and training include: addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, self-injury, family dynamics, communication skills, parenting, boundary setting, and stress management.
I have a passion for helping people reach their full potential by breaking the chains of past/current hurts or fears and moving into freedom. I believe therapy is a collaborative effort that requires active participation from both client(s) and therapist. Honesty and cooperation are necessary tools that can help spark change.
My experience and training include: addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, self-injury, family dynamics, communication skills, parenting, boundary setting, and stress management.
I have a passion for helping people reach their full potential by breaking the chains of past/current hurts or fears and moving into freedom. I believe therapy is a collaborative effort that requires active participation from both client(s) and therapist. Honesty and cooperation are necessary tools that can help spark change.
(972) 627-4069 View (972) 627-4069
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Brittany Cox
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Addison, TX 75001
Brittany has worked as a mental health counselor in settings including public schools, residential substance use treatment facility, and Child Advocacy Centers. She is skilled and trained in the treatment of ADHD, Depression, Adjustment Disorders, Coping Skills, School Concerns, Family Conflict, LGBTQ+ issues, Attachment Disorders, Self-esteem, Life Transitions, Substance Use issues, Anger Management, Grief, Complex Trauma, Sensory Processing, and Self-harm. At her core, Brittany is a calming agent, who is focused on seeing the world through her clients’ eyes while helping them reach their goals and fullest potential.
Brittany has worked as a mental health counselor in settings including public schools, residential substance use treatment facility, and Child Advocacy Centers. She is skilled and trained in the treatment of ADHD, Depression, Adjustment Disorders, Coping Skills, School Concerns, Family Conflict, LGBTQ+ issues, Attachment Disorders, Self-esteem, Life Transitions, Substance Use issues, Anger Management, Grief, Complex Trauma, Sensory Processing, and Self-harm. At her core, Brittany is a calming agent, who is focused on seeing the world through her clients’ eyes while helping them reach their goals and fullest potential.
(214) 624-6739 View (214) 624-6739
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Tamika D Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
In addition to specialized training in Trauma, Play Therapy, Family Solution-Focused Therapy and Drug and Addiction Therapy, I have dedicated 17 years of my life to educating students and parents with 6 of those years serving as a school counselor.
In life we all face obstacles that can leave us confused, scared and even anxious. These obstacles can affect our emotional state, our relationships with loved ones and even our careers. My desire is to help clients address these obstacles and reach their full potential. I will use a technical integration approach of researched based theoretical modalities to meet each clients individual needs.
In addition to specialized training in Trauma, Play Therapy, Family Solution-Focused Therapy and Drug and Addiction Therapy, I have dedicated 17 years of my life to educating students and parents with 6 of those years serving as a school counselor.
In life we all face obstacles that can leave us confused, scared and even anxious. These obstacles can affect our emotional state, our relationships with loved ones and even our careers. My desire is to help clients address these obstacles and reach their full potential. I will use a technical integration approach of researched based theoretical modalities to meet each clients individual needs.
(469) 291-9445 View (469) 291-9445
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Trinity M Ward
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC-S, NCC, NCSC
Verified Verified
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
I am available to encourage and motivate you, while helping you to navigate through the current issues in your life. I provide a therapeutic, relaxed, and confidential atmosphere in which to explore your feelings, beliefs, & behaviors. Collaboratively, we will work together to help you become your "best self". My counseling approach is person centered with a mixture of solution focused. I specialize in working with children and adolescents, co occurring disorders, and addiction issues. I believe my experience in varied sectors of mental health service delivery makes me an ideal therapist to guide you through life's difficulties.
I am available to encourage and motivate you, while helping you to navigate through the current issues in your life. I provide a therapeutic, relaxed, and confidential atmosphere in which to explore your feelings, beliefs, & behaviors. Collaboratively, we will work together to help you become your "best self". My counseling approach is person centered with a mixture of solution focused. I specialize in working with children and adolescents, co occurring disorders, and addiction issues. I believe my experience in varied sectors of mental health service delivery makes me an ideal therapist to guide you through life's difficulties.
(469) 904-0307 View (469) 904-0307
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Maggie Knight Stephan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA MFT
Verified Verified
Granbury, TX 76048
She has experience in a broad range of needs from family therapy, addiction, grief, marital, and trauma to many others.
Maggie views therapy as an experience of being present in the room. She uses her knowledge of theory, life experiences, as well as personalized techniques to meet the client where they are and journey with them on their path to health and wholeness. She uses the systemic approach to help the individual or family view themselves as a larger, more holistic unit with the power and resources to create their own change
She has experience in a broad range of needs from family therapy, addiction, grief, marital, and trauma to many others.
Maggie views therapy as an experience of being present in the room. She uses her knowledge of theory, life experiences, as well as personalized techniques to meet the client where they are and journey with them on their path to health and wholeness. She uses the systemic approach to help the individual or family view themselves as a larger, more holistic unit with the power and resources to create their own change
(682) 243-2314 View (682) 243-2314
Photo of Cara Strickland, Marriage & Family Therapist in Azle, TX
Cara Strickland
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, EMDR, Equine
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Argyle, TX 76226
I am a Level II Certified EMDR trauma specialist and have an established range of professional experiences ranging from working in the private practice setting, the educational arena, psychiatric hospitals, trauma centers, substance abuse treatment facilities and providing support to our veterans.
The journey through life is uniquely our own and presents each of us with an array of distinctive experiences. We are all faced with transitions and challenges that present us with opportunities to grow, gain insight, heal and explore our personal potential. I am honored to meet you right where you are on your path, provide therapeutic support and find solutions that enable you to live a healthier, more fulfilling life. Collaboratively, we will work to cultivate new coping skills, reshape relationships, identify personal strengths, and overcome ineffective behavioral patterns in efforts to achieve your personal goals.
I am a Level II Certified EMDR trauma specialist and have an established range of professional experiences ranging from working in the private practice setting, the educational arena, psychiatric hospitals, trauma centers, substance abuse treatment facilities and providing support to our veterans.
The journey through life is uniquely our own and presents each of us with an array of distinctive experiences. We are all faced with transitions and challenges that present us with opportunities to grow, gain insight, heal and explore our personal potential. I am honored to meet you right where you are on your path, provide therapeutic support and find solutions that enable you to live a healthier, more fulfilling life. Collaboratively, we will work to cultivate new coping skills, reshape relationships, identify personal strengths, and overcome ineffective behavioral patterns in efforts to achieve your personal goals.
(817) 756-9567 View (817) 756-9567
Photo of Elizaveta Leeper, Licensed Professional Counselor in Azle, TX
Elizaveta Leeper
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
Allen, TX 75013  (Online Only)
I hold dual licensure in Mental Health and Addiction treatment and am passionate about treating both, especially from a preventative standpoint in chronic pain patients.
You’re tired of being told something like: - "You're just burnt out.” - " It's tough for everyone right now.” - "Have you tried getting more sleep/yoga/eating “clean”?" And now you’re wondering, “What am I supposed to do?” Among a sea of confusing advice and credentials, you’re really hoping to find a grounded, real, human therapist who won’t BS you. With my wide working experience in different levels of psychiatric & medical care, professional training, and personal lived experience, my ultimate goal for each session is for you to feel truly seen and understood, and have a personalized plan for moving forward with your life.
I hold dual licensure in Mental Health and Addiction treatment and am passionate about treating both, especially from a preventative standpoint in chronic pain patients.
You’re tired of being told something like: - "You're just burnt out.” - " It's tough for everyone right now.” - "Have you tried getting more sleep/yoga/eating “clean”?" And now you’re wondering, “What am I supposed to do?” Among a sea of confusing advice and credentials, you’re really hoping to find a grounded, real, human therapist who won’t BS you. With my wide working experience in different levels of psychiatric & medical care, professional training, and personal lived experience, my ultimate goal for each session is for you to feel truly seen and understood, and have a personalized plan for moving forward with your life.
(469) 423-8389 View (469) 423-8389
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Tannaz Moein
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC
Verified Verified
McKinney, TX 75069
With a Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology and a Master's degree in Science of Counseling from Southern Methodist University, Dr. Moein works with children, adolescents, adults, couples, families and groups. Dr. Moein has also gained advanced training in substance dependency and adolescence counseling. In psychotherapy, Tannaz pays close attention to the importance of whole and complete system of individuals. She believes in experiences, consciousness, and that people are creative and can shape their personality. Her approach to counseling is to help clients believe that individuals have within themselves the capacity for growth through better understanding of themselves, development of better relationships, and encouragement.
With a Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology and a Master's degree in Science of Counseling from Southern Methodist University, Dr. Moein works with children, adolescents, adults, couples, families and groups. Dr. Moein has also gained advanced training in substance dependency and adolescence counseling. In psychotherapy, Tannaz pays close attention to the importance of whole and complete system of individuals. She believes in experiences, consciousness, and that people are creative and can shape their personality. Her approach to counseling is to help clients believe that individuals have within themselves the capacity for growth through better understanding of themselves, development of better relationships, and encouragement.
(972) 635-4854 View (972) 635-4854

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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.