Photo of Caroline Ahls, Licensed Professional Counselor in River Oaks, TX
Caroline Ahls
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
River Oaks, TX 76114
Other areas of experience include family crisis and conflict, addiction recovery, grief and loss, and anxiety and depression.
Hello! Perhaps you are searching Psychology Today for a loved one or for yourself, or simply to acquaint yourself with counseling. I commend for exploring your options. I have over nine years of experience providing therapy for a variety of issues. When clients begin therapy, many of them are searching for a space to fully express themselves and to process their struggles. Many are looking for a safe person to confide in without feeling judged. My hope is that you find that here and begin to identify ways to move forward.
Other areas of experience include family crisis and conflict, addiction recovery, grief and loss, and anxiety and depression.
Hello! Perhaps you are searching Psychology Today for a loved one or for yourself, or simply to acquaint yourself with counseling. I commend for exploring your options. I have over nine years of experience providing therapy for a variety of issues. When clients begin therapy, many of them are searching for a space to fully express themselves and to process their struggles. Many are looking for a safe person to confide in without feeling judged. My hope is that you find that here and begin to identify ways to move forward.
(817) 624-1222 View (817) 624-1222
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Federico Mendez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
River Oaks, TX 76114
Encounter challenges like anxiety, depression, relationship issues? I'm your ideal therapist with vast experience to support your healing journey. Safe, non-judgmental space awaits for expression. Let's find resilience, meaningful connections, and fulfillment. Coping skills, communication, healing, and self-acceptance are our focus. With my compassionate guidance, you'll overcome obstacles and thrive.
Encounter challenges like anxiety, depression, relationship issues? I'm your ideal therapist with vast experience to support your healing journey. Safe, non-judgmental space awaits for expression. Let's find resilience, meaningful connections, and fulfillment. Coping skills, communication, healing, and self-acceptance are our focus. With my compassionate guidance, you'll overcome obstacles and thrive.
(817) 839-3961 View (817) 839-3961

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Photo of Amanda Gatlin, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in River Oaks, TX
Amanda Gatlin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Richland Hills, TX 76117
I specialize in providing trauma informed care to children and adults who have survived traumatic experiences such as sexual abuse, domestic violence and vicarious trauma and addiction.
My goal is to provide a safe and nonjudgmental space in an effort to empower those who are on a journey of healing and growth. I believe in individualized treatment with a person-centered lens and strive to assist clients in developing a treatment plan that supports realistic, achievable goals.
I specialize in providing trauma informed care to children and adults who have survived traumatic experiences such as sexual abuse, domestic violence and vicarious trauma and addiction.
My goal is to provide a safe and nonjudgmental space in an effort to empower those who are on a journey of healing and growth. I believe in individualized treatment with a person-centered lens and strive to assist clients in developing a treatment plan that supports realistic, achievable goals.
(682) 327-5223 View (682) 327-5223
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Dr. La'Boris Cole
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Fort Worth, TX 76101
I am passionate about serving those who are in need of hope, love, joy, peace, healing, and empowerment. My main goal is to assist one in reaching personal/professional goals, addressing trauma, and experiencing healing/wholeness in every area of one's life. My specialties are pre-marital, marital, family conflict, addiction, trauma, anger/stress management, and dual diagnosis. As therapist, it is my role to provide a safe, non judgmental atmosphere to ensure you feel valued, worthy, and safe in order to experience restoration and transformation.
I am passionate about serving those who are in need of hope, love, joy, peace, healing, and empowerment. My main goal is to assist one in reaching personal/professional goals, addressing trauma, and experiencing healing/wholeness in every area of one's life. My specialties are pre-marital, marital, family conflict, addiction, trauma, anger/stress management, and dual diagnosis. As therapist, it is my role to provide a safe, non judgmental atmosphere to ensure you feel valued, worthy, and safe in order to experience restoration and transformation.
(214) 717-6713 View (214) 717-6713
Photo of Balance Beacon, Psychological Associate in River Oaks, TX
Balance Beacon
Psychological Associate
Verified Verified
Fort Worth, TX 76104
The services we provide extend to adolescents and adults seeking guidance with depression, anxiety, addiction, sexual dysfunction, developmental disability, sexuality, family or concerns as a couple.
Hello You, yes You! Has life gotten you tired? Overworked? Stressed out? If you answered yes to any of those questions, you have come to the right profile. Let us tell you how we can help. Throughout our journey of life, we can experience some hard hits that will prevent us from moving forward without stumbling or feeling stuck. It is difficult to go through this journey without the assistance of someone who is not attached to your journey. The therapists at Balance Beacon offer clients a space to share the most difficult parts of themselves.
The services we provide extend to adolescents and adults seeking guidance with depression, anxiety, addiction, sexual dysfunction, developmental disability, sexuality, family or concerns as a couple.
Hello You, yes You! Has life gotten you tired? Overworked? Stressed out? If you answered yes to any of those questions, you have come to the right profile. Let us tell you how we can help. Throughout our journey of life, we can experience some hard hits that will prevent us from moving forward without stumbling or feeling stuck. It is difficult to go through this journey without the assistance of someone who is not attached to your journey. The therapists at Balance Beacon offer clients a space to share the most difficult parts of themselves.
(682) 356-3936 View (682) 356-3936
Photo of Obi Onyegesi, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in River Oaks, TX
Obi Onyegesi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCDC
Verified Verified
Fort Worth, TX 76114  (Online Only)
My ideal client seeks support in navigating the complexities of mental health and addiction, particularly adolescents and pre-teens grappling with these challenges. They may be individuals or families facing issues of emotional distress, trauma, and substance abuse. Their needs revolve around a safe and empathetic space where they can explore, understand, and overcome these difficulties. The goal is to empower them to develop resilience, coping mechanisms, and healthier relationships. Ultimately, my ideal client desires a path towards holistic well-being, seeking meaning and fulfillment in their lives.
My ideal client seeks support in navigating the complexities of mental health and addiction, particularly adolescents and pre-teens grappling with these challenges. They may be individuals or families facing issues of emotional distress, trauma, and substance abuse. Their needs revolve around a safe and empathetic space where they can explore, understand, and overcome these difficulties. The goal is to empower them to develop resilience, coping mechanisms, and healthier relationships. Ultimately, my ideal client desires a path towards holistic well-being, seeking meaning and fulfillment in their lives.
(214) 441-7861 View (214) 441-7861
Photo of Melissa Martinez, Licensed Professional Counselor in River Oaks, TX
Melissa Martinez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76109
I’ve helped people who struggle with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, trauma (past or present), bullying, relationship issues, anger, substance abuse, transitional phases, divorce, grief/loss, and negative habitual patterns.
I’m a bilingual therapist who helps individuals seeking to grow cognitively, emotionally, relationally, and/or spiritually. At one point or another, people will experience seasons of discomfort, feeling stuck, or general dissatisfaction with an area of life. I help people untangle these confusing seasons and make sense of this particular growing stage.
I’ve helped people who struggle with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, trauma (past or present), bullying, relationship issues, anger, substance abuse, transitional phases, divorce, grief/loss, and negative habitual patterns.
I’m a bilingual therapist who helps individuals seeking to grow cognitively, emotionally, relationally, and/or spiritually. At one point or another, people will experience seasons of discomfort, feeling stuck, or general dissatisfaction with an area of life. I help people untangle these confusing seasons and make sense of this particular growing stage.
(682) 228-3928 View (682) 228-3928
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Cameron Wade Long
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EMDR-t, CSAT-C
Verified Verified
Fort Worth, TX 76108
Life heaps burdens on us, and many of them we are not meant to bear alone. It is my passion to help those going through pains they don't understand find healing. I currently work with clients of all backgrounds and enjoys working with those dealing with sexual addiction, pornography addiction, infidelity, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationships, grief, and abuse. I work with adult clients of all genders and backgrounds. My passion is helping individuals walk through the weight and shame of sex and porn addictions. I also have a heart for those who are suffering from trauma, especially betrayal trauma due to infidelity.
Life heaps burdens on us, and many of them we are not meant to bear alone. It is my passion to help those going through pains they don't understand find healing. I currently work with clients of all backgrounds and enjoys working with those dealing with sexual addiction, pornography addiction, infidelity, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationships, grief, and abuse. I work with adult clients of all genders and backgrounds. My passion is helping individuals walk through the weight and shame of sex and porn addictions. I also have a heart for those who are suffering from trauma, especially betrayal trauma due to infidelity.
(817) 969-3054 View (817) 969-3054
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Peace Within
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CAMS, LCDC-In
Verified Verified
Fort Worth, TX 76105  (Online Only)
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC); National Certified Counselor; Substance Abuse Counselor; National Certified Anger Management Specialist. I have specialized training from UTA School of Social Work in Gerontology. I enjoy working with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, anger concerns and domestic violence. Fees are affordable, convenient service times are offered with virtual sessions. I am currently accepting new clients. The strategies I use are cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, client-centered therapy and motivational interviewing. Learn quick tips on how to manage anger!
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC); National Certified Counselor; Substance Abuse Counselor; National Certified Anger Management Specialist. I have specialized training from UTA School of Social Work in Gerontology. I enjoy working with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, anger concerns and domestic violence. Fees are affordable, convenient service times are offered with virtual sessions. I am currently accepting new clients. The strategies I use are cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, client-centered therapy and motivational interviewing. Learn quick tips on how to manage anger!
(817) 497-8052 View (817) 497-8052
Photo of Chris Epstein, Licensed Professional Counselor in River Oaks, TX
Chris Epstein
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-S
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76106
I have special interests in working with those struggling with anxiety and depressive disorders, dual diagnosis, spiritual issues, substance use disorders, boundary issues, conflict resolution, interpersonal skill-building and bipolar disorder.
Being a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas for many years, I have enjoyed a type of therapy that allows an individual to find freedom through acceptance of their issues rather than running from the reality of their existence. As we come to understand our past and how it has shaped us, we can then begin the practice of choosing differently for ourselves in the present and for our future. This search is a sacred process where therapist and client join together, rather than a therapy done 'to' you as a client. I would like to join in that process with you!
I have special interests in working with those struggling with anxiety and depressive disorders, dual diagnosis, spiritual issues, substance use disorders, boundary issues, conflict resolution, interpersonal skill-building and bipolar disorder.
Being a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas for many years, I have enjoyed a type of therapy that allows an individual to find freedom through acceptance of their issues rather than running from the reality of their existence. As we come to understand our past and how it has shaped us, we can then begin the practice of choosing differently for ourselves in the present and for our future. This search is a sacred process where therapist and client join together, rather than a therapy done 'to' you as a client. I would like to join in that process with you!
(469) 208-3861 View (469) 208-3861
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Dr. Valerie Hope
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LPCC, NCC, EMDR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76107
I help treat the following: relief from anxiety and stressors, improving mood, strengthening social skills,self esteem, healing trauma, infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, strengthening relationships and parenting skills, coping with adjustments, sport performance, cultural issues, and all areas of addiction.
Accepting NEW clients. I feel privileged that you are reading this to potentially help you, a loved one, or someone you know. I would love to join you on your journey of nurturing your emotional health. Are you the one that has been considering counseling, but keep talking yourself out of it because you have lived with many of these symptoms for so long, and think you can just keep going on with them. My philosophy in counseling is to help others be the best version of themselves, promote healing, reach their potential with their goals, guide them on how to get there while overcoming any barriers.
I help treat the following: relief from anxiety and stressors, improving mood, strengthening social skills,self esteem, healing trauma, infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, strengthening relationships and parenting skills, coping with adjustments, sport performance, cultural issues, and all areas of addiction.
Accepting NEW clients. I feel privileged that you are reading this to potentially help you, a loved one, or someone you know. I would love to join you on your journey of nurturing your emotional health. Are you the one that has been considering counseling, but keep talking yourself out of it because you have lived with many of these symptoms for so long, and think you can just keep going on with them. My philosophy in counseling is to help others be the best version of themselves, promote healing, reach their potential with their goals, guide them on how to get there while overcoming any barriers.
(817) 242-5607 View (817) 242-5607
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Sasha Ryan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMH
Verified Verified
Fort Worth, TX 76129  (Online Only)
Would you like to get perspective on your life? Are you battling issues that you are uncomfortable sharing with others? I want to help you move forward and create the life you envision for yourself. Your challenge may be an addiction or anxiety, or you may be depressed, unhappy with your job or struggling with a significant life change. I have personally waged some of these battles.
Would you like to get perspective on your life? Are you battling issues that you are uncomfortable sharing with others? I want to help you move forward and create the life you envision for yourself. Your challenge may be an addiction or anxiety, or you may be depressed, unhappy with your job or struggling with a significant life change. I have personally waged some of these battles.
(817) 383-2329 View (817) 383-2329
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Mary F Bennett
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS , LPC, LCDC-I
Verified Verified
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Mary Bennett is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the DFW area. Her practice serves a wide range of individuals, including adolescents, families, couples, and adults. In her work, Mary utilizes a variety of Cognitive Behavioral tools and Dialectical Behavioral skills, including mindfulness and radical acceptance, to help meet her clients’ individual needs and support them in their personal growth. Mary takes a person-centered approach with her clients; she meets them where they are presently to help them get where they are going without judgment or pressure.
Mary Bennett is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the DFW area. Her practice serves a wide range of individuals, including adolescents, families, couples, and adults. In her work, Mary utilizes a variety of Cognitive Behavioral tools and Dialectical Behavioral skills, including mindfulness and radical acceptance, to help meet her clients’ individual needs and support them in their personal growth. Mary takes a person-centered approach with her clients; she meets them where they are presently to help them get where they are going without judgment or pressure.
(682) 253-8898 View (682) 253-8898
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LaQuetta Dawson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fort Worth, TX 76134  (Online Only)
As we navigate through the roller coaster of life and the complexities that relationships can bring, we will not walk away unaffected. I strongly believe that “silence kills,” and facing our issues by talking about them, is the only way to resolve them. As a licensed marriage and family therapist, my goal is to encourage and support individuals, couples, adolescents and families to increase personal awareness, strengths, and connection with others. Together, we will unravel the knots in your soul and the splinters in your mind.
As we navigate through the roller coaster of life and the complexities that relationships can bring, we will not walk away unaffected. I strongly believe that “silence kills,” and facing our issues by talking about them, is the only way to resolve them. As a licensed marriage and family therapist, my goal is to encourage and support individuals, couples, adolescents and families to increase personal awareness, strengths, and connection with others. Together, we will unravel the knots in your soul and the splinters in your mind.
(281) 957-3790 View (281) 957-3790
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Joseph Andrew Remsik
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76102
I am a client centered clinician. I specialize in GLBT issues, trauma, couples, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and addictions, and family therapy. I work with individuals with multiple health concerns, including cancer, ostomy patients and caregivers. I have served our Military for several years and offer readjustment therapy for all Veterans. I am dynamic and sensitive with regard to culture and race. I employ a multitude of clinical tools and theory and am focused on you, the individual. I am also a certified Jikiden Reiki Practitioner. These times are tough, please call me if I can be of any assistance.
I am a client centered clinician. I specialize in GLBT issues, trauma, couples, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and addictions, and family therapy. I work with individuals with multiple health concerns, including cancer, ostomy patients and caregivers. I have served our Military for several years and offer readjustment therapy for all Veterans. I am dynamic and sensitive with regard to culture and race. I employ a multitude of clinical tools and theory and am focused on you, the individual. I am also a certified Jikiden Reiki Practitioner. These times are tough, please call me if I can be of any assistance.
(817) 789-4043 View (817) 789-4043
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Dr. Thelma Elisher Foster
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC-I, PIC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76133
Sometimes life can be an uncharted journey and you find yourself helpless, and without hope. I can help you to identify some of the roadblocks that are preventing you from moving forward. Let's work to help you get a plan to navigate your way to find and discover a new you. I work best with individual's that are experiencing issues where they have found themselves facing limitations that keeps them from moving forward. Imagine you went to sleep, and you woke up and your whole outlook had changed for the better; let me help you discover what that new person would look like giving yourself permission to be a new and better you.
Sometimes life can be an uncharted journey and you find yourself helpless, and without hope. I can help you to identify some of the roadblocks that are preventing you from moving forward. Let's work to help you get a plan to navigate your way to find and discover a new you. I work best with individual's that are experiencing issues where they have found themselves facing limitations that keeps them from moving forward. Imagine you went to sleep, and you woke up and your whole outlook had changed for the better; let me help you discover what that new person would look like giving yourself permission to be a new and better you.
(817) 396-6987 View (817) 396-6987
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Therapy Works Counseling, Terapia en tu idioma
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76111
En Therapy Works tenemos un equipo de terapeutas Hispanas y bilingües en español e inglés con licencia, certificaciones, amplia experiencia y avaladas para Terapia psicologica y hacer las evaluaciones clínicas de salud mental para su proceso de inmigración. At Therapy Works we have a team of Hispanic and bilingual therapists in Spanish and English who are licensed, certified, extensively experienced and specialized on Psychological Therapy and clinical mental health evaluations for your immigration process.
En Therapy Works tenemos un equipo de terapeutas Hispanas y bilingües en español e inglés con licencia, certificaciones, amplia experiencia y avaladas para Terapia psicologica y hacer las evaluaciones clínicas de salud mental para su proceso de inmigración. At Therapy Works we have a team of Hispanic and bilingual therapists in Spanish and English who are licensed, certified, extensively experienced and specialized on Psychological Therapy and clinical mental health evaluations for your immigration process.
(469) 908-3696 View (469) 908-3696
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Aisha Holman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, MA, MAT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76133
If you are struggling with an issue that is robbing you of life enjoyment I'm here to help. I am waiting to journey with you through this difficult season of your life- let's move toward health and healing together- life is too short to struggle one more day. You can schedule appointments with Holman Family Services directly online at our website holmanfamilyservices.com then click the schedule an appointment link.
If you are struggling with an issue that is robbing you of life enjoyment I'm here to help. I am waiting to journey with you through this difficult season of your life- let's move toward health and healing together- life is too short to struggle one more day. You can schedule appointments with Holman Family Services directly online at our website holmanfamilyservices.com then click the schedule an appointment link.
(972) 375-1200 View (972) 375-1200
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Karishma Ishaq
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CEO
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76107  (Online Only)
Our team at Charisma Counseling have worked in diverse settings and countless categories of focus. Primarily, we specialize in working with adult individuals, family and couples in addition to resolving depression, anxiety, PTSD, adjustment disorders, stress management, and identity development to name a few. We are a 100% Telehealth private practice, meaning all sessions are conducted via virtual call.
Our team at Charisma Counseling have worked in diverse settings and countless categories of focus. Primarily, we specialize in working with adult individuals, family and couples in addition to resolving depression, anxiety, PTSD, adjustment disorders, stress management, and identity development to name a few. We are a 100% Telehealth private practice, meaning all sessions are conducted via virtual call.
(832) 479-4964 View (832) 479-4964
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Linley Freeman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76109
Life is hard, whether hindered by challenges such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, life stressors & changes, or trauma, or simply wanting to become a better version of yourself. I help individuals & couples (Gottman Method Level 1) find direction and improve their lives. Often, my clients will come to me knowing there is a problem, but maybe aren't sure where to begin. It is my joy to help you sort through it all and find your unique path forward. We gather information, set goals, and get to work. When you are motivated to search within and make the necessary changes to thrive, the sky is the limit!
Life is hard, whether hindered by challenges such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, life stressors & changes, or trauma, or simply wanting to become a better version of yourself. I help individuals & couples (Gottman Method Level 1) find direction and improve their lives. Often, my clients will come to me knowing there is a problem, but maybe aren't sure where to begin. It is my joy to help you sort through it all and find your unique path forward. We gather information, set goals, and get to work. When you are motivated to search within and make the necessary changes to thrive, the sky is the limit!
(682) 452-6653 View (682) 452-6653

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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.