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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 M. Joseph Koos, Licensed Professional Counselor in Saginaw, TX
M. Joseph Koos
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, Gottman
Verified Verified
Keller, TX 76244
In my practice, I help adolescents through older adults with substance or process addictions, like alcohol or gambling.
Having problems with your Valentine? I can help. Do you struggle with alcohol, gambling or other compulsive behaviors? Are you facing difficult challenges with your spouse? If either of these areas in your life are posing problems that are hard for you to surmount, we can address your issues together. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I help my clients facilitate personal growth by using proven therapy techniques for individuals and couples. Together, we can discover empowering alternatives and solutions for problems by gaining awareness into their origins.
In my practice, I help adolescents through older adults with substance or process addictions, like alcohol or gambling.
Having problems with your Valentine? I can help. Do you struggle with alcohol, gambling or other compulsive behaviors? Are you facing difficult challenges with your spouse? If either of these areas in your life are posing problems that are hard for you to surmount, we can address your issues together. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I help my clients facilitate personal growth by using proven therapy techniques for individuals and couples. Together, we can discover empowering alternatives and solutions for problems by gaining awareness into their origins.
(817) 717-4516 View (817) 717-4516
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Rama G Gerig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, FSW, SEP, LLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
River Oaks, TX 76114
Waitlist for new clients
Together we can work through trauma, addiction, interpersonal relationships, communication conflicts, and anxiety management, so that you can start living a happier, stress free, and more fulfilled life!.
My focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. This is achieved by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan tailored for your needs. I promise to be there for you every possible step of your journey. My goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.
Together we can work through trauma, addiction, interpersonal relationships, communication conflicts, and anxiety management, so that you can start living a happier, stress free, and more fulfilled life!.
My focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. This is achieved by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan tailored for your needs. I promise to be there for you every possible step of your journey. My goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life.
(281) 784-3826 View (281) 784-3826
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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 Chris Epstein, Licensed Professional Counselor in Saginaw, 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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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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Maria Valencia
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Fort Worth, TX 76177  (Online Only)
I specialize in helping you manage trauma, Grief, PTSD, Anger, Depression, Anxiety, self-medicating habits and or Addiction to help you rediscover who you are.
My clinical experience in working with Veterans, Active-Duty Military Service members and their families, and the general adult population has equipped me with the skills and knowledge to ensure that your treatment is tailored to your specific needs. I will work with you to develop goals and treat target areas to improve your quality of life. I will provide you with treatment that will enhance your ability to cope with life’s challenges and hardships. I work with couples presenting with problems in communication, infidelity, a lack of mutual understanding to include adjustment to deployments, transitions, grief, and trust issues.
I specialize in helping you manage trauma, Grief, PTSD, Anger, Depression, Anxiety, self-medicating habits and or Addiction to help you rediscover who you are.
My clinical experience in working with Veterans, Active-Duty Military Service members and their families, and the general adult population has equipped me with the skills and knowledge to ensure that your treatment is tailored to your specific needs. I will work with you to develop goals and treat target areas to improve your quality of life. I will provide you with treatment that will enhance your ability to cope with life’s challenges and hardships. I work with couples presenting with problems in communication, infidelity, a lack of mutual understanding to include adjustment to deployments, transitions, grief, and trust issues.
(915) 995-6996 View (915) 995-6996
Photo of Cherylene M. Tucker, Licensed Professional Counselor in Saginaw, TX
Cherylene M. Tucker
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MAC, LCDC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76106  (Online Only)
“I am ready for things to change!” Have you ever said this? Maybe you’ve thought this. Are you or someone you know, struggling with stress, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, relational issues, substance use disorders, or other difficult emotions and concerns? If you answered yes, I am here to listen. I understand that daily life experiences, work difficulties, personal struggles, and relationships are sometimes overwhelming. I want to help you, to gain insight, inner strength, confidence, and resolution.
“I am ready for things to change!” Have you ever said this? Maybe you’ve thought this. Are you or someone you know, struggling with stress, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, relational issues, substance use disorders, or other difficult emotions and concerns? If you answered yes, I am here to listen. I understand that daily life experiences, work difficulties, personal struggles, and relationships are sometimes overwhelming. I want to help you, to gain insight, inner strength, confidence, and resolution.
(972) 433-9729 View (972) 433-9729
Photo of Michaleen Earsing, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Saginaw, TX
Michaleen Earsing
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
Fort Worth, TX 76244  (Online Only)
Making life changes can be challenging, it takes courage to step out of our comfort zone. My goal as a therapist is to support my clients by creating an environment where we can work together to explore emotions, develop effective coping strategies, increase self-awareness, and identify challenges that are causing difficulties in daily life. I have worked with clients of all ages across various therapeutic settings. I have experience working with people who struggle with various challenges such as substance abuse, depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, stress management, trauma, life transitions, and relationship concerns.
Making life changes can be challenging, it takes courage to step out of our comfort zone. My goal as a therapist is to support my clients by creating an environment where we can work together to explore emotions, develop effective coping strategies, increase self-awareness, and identify challenges that are causing difficulties in daily life. I have worked with clients of all ages across various therapeutic settings. I have experience working with people who struggle with various challenges such as substance abuse, depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, stress management, trauma, life transitions, and relationship concerns.
(817) 402-1966 View (817) 402-1966
Photo of Caroline Ahls, Licensed Professional Counselor in Saginaw, 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
Photo of Allie Austin, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in Saginaw, TX
Allie Austin
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Keller, TX 76248
Through her training, she has developed a special interest in helping clients process and heal from trauma, depression, anxiety, addiction, and relationship issues.
Allie believes that healing begins with connection and would love to connect with you. Everyone has a unique story to tell, but as humans, we can empathize with one another through felt emotions. Allie depends upon her relationship with clients to build trust and provide a safe space for clients to share their story. Allie is passionate about helping clients of all ages including children, adolescent, and adults.
Through her training, she has developed a special interest in helping clients process and heal from trauma, depression, anxiety, addiction, and relationship issues.
Allie believes that healing begins with connection and would love to connect with you. Everyone has a unique story to tell, but as humans, we can empathize with one another through felt emotions. Allie depends upon her relationship with clients to build trust and provide a safe space for clients to share their story. Allie is passionate about helping clients of all ages including children, adolescent, and adults.
(817) 873-2305 View (817) 873-2305
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Michelle Groff
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Chris Groff specializes in substance and behavioral addictions, including porn/sex addiction.
Our mission is to help individuals, families, and groups explore the issues keeping them from a satisfying and fulfilling life. FWCAI's clinically trained therapists offer a variety of therapeutic approaches, seeking the best solution for each client. We offer an integrated approach to counseling, using a biblical worldview and our skills and experience to offer counseling from a Christian perspective, although we also use traditional and cutting edge therapeutic approaches and integrate them into our practice where helpful. Not every client shares our worldview, and this integrated approach allows us to serve clients not seeking distinctly Christian counseling.
Chris Groff specializes in substance and behavioral addictions, including porn/sex addiction.
Our mission is to help individuals, families, and groups explore the issues keeping them from a satisfying and fulfilling life. FWCAI's clinically trained therapists offer a variety of therapeutic approaches, seeking the best solution for each client. We offer an integrated approach to counseling, using a biblical worldview and our skills and experience to offer counseling from a Christian perspective, although we also use traditional and cutting edge therapeutic approaches and integrate them into our practice where helpful. Not every client shares our worldview, and this integrated approach allows us to serve clients not seeking distinctly Christian counseling.
(817) 405-2091 View (817) 405-2091
Photo of Tamika McKindra, Licensed Professional Counselor in Saginaw, TX
Tamika McKindra
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LSOTP
Verified Verified
Fort Worth, TX 76177  (Online Only)
I have experience working with various issues including but not limited to trauma, substance abuse, anger management, physical abuse, adjustment issues, and divorce. I assist clients in overcoming obstacles that are challenging to overcome in their lives. Additionally, I collaboratively work with clients to improve their overall functioning in their daily lives. I believe in meeting clients where they are in life, while facilitating an environment for change. I am an active listener who is attentive to clients' and their needs and wants. I believe the client is the expert in his or her life.
I have experience working with various issues including but not limited to trauma, substance abuse, anger management, physical abuse, adjustment issues, and divorce. I assist clients in overcoming obstacles that are challenging to overcome in their lives. Additionally, I collaboratively work with clients to improve their overall functioning in their daily lives. I believe in meeting clients where they are in life, while facilitating an environment for change. I am an active listener who is attentive to clients' and their needs and wants. I believe the client is the expert in his or her life.
(346) 206-0709 View (346) 206-0709
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Sandhya Sharma
Counselor, LPC, CAC II, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Keller, TX 76248
Sandhya Sharma is a South Asian Indian LPC and certified addictions specialist who works with: Adults, Teens, LGBTQ community, and International Communities. Sandhya will help create a safe and supportive therapy environment and work with you collaboratively to both accurately assess your strengths as well as areas of struggle. She will develop a treatment plan with you to help you facilitate behavioral changes that more successfully meet your goals. Sandhya will help you look at the ways you have been currently coping with life’s problems and help you to develop new strategies from a strengths-based perspective. 
Sandhya Sharma is a South Asian Indian LPC and certified addictions specialist who works with: Adults, Teens, LGBTQ community, and International Communities. Sandhya will help create a safe and supportive therapy environment and work with you collaboratively to both accurately assess your strengths as well as areas of struggle. She will develop a treatment plan with you to help you facilitate behavioral changes that more successfully meet your goals. Sandhya will help you look at the ways you have been currently coping with life’s problems and help you to develop new strategies from a strengths-based perspective. 
(703) 828-0647 View (703) 828-0647
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Mary F Bennett
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS , LPC, LCDC-I
Verified Verified
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
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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Online Virtual Therapy With Charley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76137
FREE consultations! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to "have it all together". I'm here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life. My goal is to help you find compassion for yourself, develop skills to help you navigate life stressors, and be confident in the resilient person you are.
FREE consultations! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to "have it all together". I'm here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life. My goal is to help you find compassion for yourself, develop skills to help you navigate life stressors, and be confident in the resilient person you are.
(858) 434-8779 View (858) 434-8779
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Jacob A Corona
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, M MFT, LMFT-A
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Do you ever feel stuck in a spiral of stress, sadness, or poor communication? Have you experienced a major life change that has affected your relationships? When we feel like our current situations are daunting or hopeless, it can help to have someone walk with us through those times. I want to come alongside my clients, in their journey toward emotional peace, relational health, and effective communication!
Do you ever feel stuck in a spiral of stress, sadness, or poor communication? Have you experienced a major life change that has affected your relationships? When we feel like our current situations are daunting or hopeless, it can help to have someone walk with us through those times. I want to come alongside my clients, in their journey toward emotional peace, relational health, and effective communication!
(817) 383-9179 View (817) 383-9179
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Rosamaria Espinosa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fort Worth, TX 76107  (Online Only)
Thank you for taking the time to prioritize your mental health and well being. While the search for the right therapist can be challenging, take a deep breath because you have already taken the hardest step to start looking. Therapy is a collaboration for the purpose of growth. I provide a judgement free environment that fosters new insight to your mental health. Whether you are new to therapy or are returning I prioritize focusing on meeting you where you are at to work towards your goals. I use evidence based practice with a holistic approach to address mental health needs by looking at the client as a whole not just a diagnosis.
Thank you for taking the time to prioritize your mental health and well being. While the search for the right therapist can be challenging, take a deep breath because you have already taken the hardest step to start looking. Therapy is a collaboration for the purpose of growth. I provide a judgement free environment that fosters new insight to your mental health. Whether you are new to therapy or are returning I prioritize focusing on meeting you where you are at to work towards your goals. I use evidence based practice with a holistic approach to address mental health needs by looking at the client as a whole not just a diagnosis.
(915) 265-4763 View (915) 265-4763
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Debra Pruitt
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Keller, TX 76244  (Online Only)
Therapy is client centered addressing issues causing distress. I have been in practice for 25 years and I am licensed in Texas and Georgia. Focus is on development of skills to improve quality of life exploring influence of family of origin and self defeating behaviors that get in the way of the process of change. Overall goal is to facilitate and empower clients to make positive and lasting changes to improve quality of life.
Therapy is client centered addressing issues causing distress. I have been in practice for 25 years and I am licensed in Texas and Georgia. Focus is on development of skills to improve quality of life exploring influence of family of origin and self defeating behaviors that get in the way of the process of change. Overall goal is to facilitate and empower clients to make positive and lasting changes to improve quality of life.
(214) 233-6934 View (214) 233-6934

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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.