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Solid Ground Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brighton, MI 48114
Waitlist for new clients
I have been working in this field for nearly 15 years, and specialize in treating PTSD, trauma, addiction, mental health conditions, dysfunctional relationship issues, unhealthy/maladaptive coping patterns, and more.
If you are making the brave decision to seek out therapy, I sincerely commend you! You are taking a very courageous first step, one that can lead to potential life-changing healing and wholeness. Perhaps you are stuck in the damaging aftermath of trauma/abuse, and you cannot seem to pull yourself out of the nightmare of the past. Or perhaps you have felt your life torn apart and controlled by the claws of an addiction, and you feel helplessly stuck in the cycle of your habit. Or possibly you have been struggling all alone with the silent symptoms of a mental illness, and you are too afraid or ashamed to reach out and ask for help.
I have been working in this field for nearly 15 years, and specialize in treating PTSD, trauma, addiction, mental health conditions, dysfunctional relationship issues, unhealthy/maladaptive coping patterns, and more.
If you are making the brave decision to seek out therapy, I sincerely commend you! You are taking a very courageous first step, one that can lead to potential life-changing healing and wholeness. Perhaps you are stuck in the damaging aftermath of trauma/abuse, and you cannot seem to pull yourself out of the nightmare of the past. Or perhaps you have felt your life torn apart and controlled by the claws of an addiction, and you feel helplessly stuck in the cycle of your habit. Or possibly you have been struggling all alone with the silent symptoms of a mental illness, and you are too afraid or ashamed to reach out and ask for help.
(810) 374-0232 View (810) 374-0232
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Celine M Klecker
Counselor, MS, LPC, CADC, NBCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brighton, MI 48116
I'm a Licensed professional counselor and addiction therapist; trained in EMDR.
You don’t have to be diagnosed with a mental health problem to benefit from therapy. Many people in therapy seek help for everyday concerns: relationship problems, anxiety, job stress, low self-esteem or self-doubt, Others turn to therapy during difficult times, such as a trauma, depression bipolar, mood disorders, or relationship problems. But in order to reap its benefits, it’s important to choose the right therapist—someone you trust who makes you feel cared for and has the experience to help you make changes for the better in your life.
I'm a Licensed professional counselor and addiction therapist; trained in EMDR.
You don’t have to be diagnosed with a mental health problem to benefit from therapy. Many people in therapy seek help for everyday concerns: relationship problems, anxiety, job stress, low self-esteem or self-doubt, Others turn to therapy during difficult times, such as a trauma, depression bipolar, mood disorders, or relationship problems. But in order to reap its benefits, it’s important to choose the right therapist—someone you trust who makes you feel cared for and has the experience to help you make changes for the better in your life.
(810) 379-9974 View (810) 379-9974
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Anchor Point of Hope Counseling Services, PC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Brighton, MI 48116
We have experience working with adolescents and adults suffering from a variety of issues and mental illnesses including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, substance abuse and extensive work in trauma especially associated with physical, sexual and emotional abuse.
If you or someone you know is going through a difficult season in life and struggling with thoughts and emotions, we provide professional guidance and support to help you live a satisfying and fulfilling life! There are many available clinicians at this practice with a variety of expertise and insurances they accept. Schedule online at www.anchorpointofhope.com!
We have experience working with adolescents and adults suffering from a variety of issues and mental illnesses including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, substance abuse and extensive work in trauma especially associated with physical, sexual and emotional abuse.
If you or someone you know is going through a difficult season in life and struggling with thoughts and emotions, we provide professional guidance and support to help you live a satisfying and fulfilling life! There are many available clinicians at this practice with a variety of expertise and insurances they accept. Schedule online at www.anchorpointofhope.com!
(810) 206-1650 View (810) 206-1650
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Joy Michele Mulrath
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Pinckney, MI 48169  (Online Only)
I have been a clinician for 20 years, focusing on Individual's and families struggling with several different mental health struggles and vulnerabilities. I have developed a strong skills set over the years in treating Depression, Bipolar illness, Substance Use Disorders, PTSD/ CPTSD and Anxiety in a variety of treatment episodes and levels of care. I now seek to use these compiled skills to offer help and support to those who suffer from any of these issues, as well as now offering specialty care for those struggling with Eating Disorders.
I have been a clinician for 20 years, focusing on Individual's and families struggling with several different mental health struggles and vulnerabilities. I have developed a strong skills set over the years in treating Depression, Bipolar illness, Substance Use Disorders, PTSD/ CPTSD and Anxiety in a variety of treatment episodes and levels of care. I now seek to use these compiled skills to offer help and support to those who suffer from any of these issues, as well as now offering specialty care for those struggling with Eating Disorders.
(734) 349-1027 View (734) 349-1027
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Cassandra Jessee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brighton, MI 48116
Waitlist for new clients
Anxiety? Panic? Depression? Trauma? Is the world just too much lately? Do you want to feel heard and enjoy life? My therapy dog Timon and I would love to guide and help you. Following a critical illness in my life, I started a quest for purpose and devoted myself to an educational journey to create synergy with my own life experiences. My interest is trauma, anxiety, panic, depression, suicide ideation, past sexual abuse, relationship issues coupled with focus on how interpersonal, cognitive thinking and environmental factors play a part in helping people to change.
Anxiety? Panic? Depression? Trauma? Is the world just too much lately? Do you want to feel heard and enjoy life? My therapy dog Timon and I would love to guide and help you. Following a critical illness in my life, I started a quest for purpose and devoted myself to an educational journey to create synergy with my own life experiences. My interest is trauma, anxiety, panic, depression, suicide ideation, past sexual abuse, relationship issues coupled with focus on how interpersonal, cognitive thinking and environmental factors play a part in helping people to change.
(810) 634-9065 View (810) 634-9065
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Wolf Psychological Services, PLLC
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Verified Verified
Brighton, MI 48116
Our practice values clinical competence, in person visits, and proven effective modalities. Anyone can listen and provide support. We provide clinical treatment for your symptoms. Psychotherapy works. If you reach out to us, we'll create a compassionate, professional, and nonjudgmental space to sit with you, and assess where you are. You may find options you never knew you had, and a world you never knew existed! Our diverse and highly trained clinicians can help you move forward. It won't be as difficult and heavy as it was before you found us.
Our practice values clinical competence, in person visits, and proven effective modalities. Anyone can listen and provide support. We provide clinical treatment for your symptoms. Psychotherapy works. If you reach out to us, we'll create a compassionate, professional, and nonjudgmental space to sit with you, and assess where you are. You may find options you never knew you had, and a world you never knew existed! Our diverse and highly trained clinicians can help you move forward. It won't be as difficult and heavy as it was before you found us.
(734) 215-9214 View (734) 215-9214
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Darlene K. Pedersen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Howell, MI 48843  (Online Only)
Are you tired, stressed out, and and in need of change in your life? Therapy can create such change- change in the way you think, react, and behave in difficult situations. The relationship between client and therapist can provide the basis for positive change. It is imperative that the client feels safe in an environment where empathy, freedom to explore, and mutual respect abound. My goal is to provide each individual/couple the opportunity to make those changes. Working together, we will confront the issues preventing you from experiencing a more joyful life.
Are you tired, stressed out, and and in need of change in your life? Therapy can create such change- change in the way you think, react, and behave in difficult situations. The relationship between client and therapist can provide the basis for positive change. It is imperative that the client feels safe in an environment where empathy, freedom to explore, and mutual respect abound. My goal is to provide each individual/couple the opportunity to make those changes. Working together, we will confront the issues preventing you from experiencing a more joyful life.
(810) 395-5836 View (810) 395-5836

Online Therapists

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Sheri Leighton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Dexter, MI 48130
My passion is addiction, working with the person struggling with addiction, the person in recovery, and the family members effected by this disease.
Unfortunately...Life is not fair. We may get knocked down by things out of our control, but it’s always our responsibility to get back up. Choosing therapy is a brave step in putting your pieces back together, a step towards freedom, happiness, and being the best you. My name is Sheri Leighton and I am a Licensed Master Clinical Social Worker (LMSW). I graduated from The University of Michigan School of Social Work Program in 2005.
My passion is addiction, working with the person struggling with addiction, the person in recovery, and the family members effected by this disease.
Unfortunately...Life is not fair. We may get knocked down by things out of our control, but it’s always our responsibility to get back up. Choosing therapy is a brave step in putting your pieces back together, a step towards freedom, happiness, and being the best you. My name is Sheri Leighton and I am a Licensed Master Clinical Social Worker (LMSW). I graduated from The University of Michigan School of Social Work Program in 2005.
(734) 726-9200 View (734) 726-9200
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Azalea Therapy & Consultation Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW-C
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Canton, MI 48187
We also work with many individuals who are experiencing depression, anxiety, or difficulties with substance use.
Life has a way of overwhelming us at times. It can be helpful to have someone to share those struggles with - someone who will be with you as you process the struggles & celebrate your growth and healing. At Azalea, we value the opportunity to walk alongside you while you make your own way through life's journey. We believe in holistic care, looking at individual strengths, backgrounds, and beliefs that empower you to become the best version of yourself - connected and authentic in your engagement with the world around you.
We also work with many individuals who are experiencing depression, anxiety, or difficulties with substance use.
Life has a way of overwhelming us at times. It can be helpful to have someone to share those struggles with - someone who will be with you as you process the struggles & celebrate your growth and healing. At Azalea, we value the opportunity to walk alongside you while you make your own way through life's journey. We believe in holistic care, looking at individual strengths, backgrounds, and beliefs that empower you to become the best version of yourself - connected and authentic in your engagement with the world around you.
(313) 986-4374 View (313) 986-4374
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Tahleekah Partee-Young
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
I provide both mental health and substance abuse counseling.
My ideal client is looking for someone to hold their stories in confidence. Some circumstances may require significant support while others may only need a little support and guidance. No matter the circumstance, I am experienced to "meet you where you are", on this journey. I enjoy helping clients to re-assemble the missing puzzles pieces of their life in order to gain a holistic snapshot of how life's events lead to present circumstances. Ultimately, my intention is incorporate modalities and skils unique to the individual, in order to produce healthy outcomes.
I provide both mental health and substance abuse counseling.
My ideal client is looking for someone to hold their stories in confidence. Some circumstances may require significant support while others may only need a little support and guidance. No matter the circumstance, I am experienced to "meet you where you are", on this journey. I enjoy helping clients to re-assemble the missing puzzles pieces of their life in order to gain a holistic snapshot of how life's events lead to present circumstances. Ultimately, my intention is incorporate modalities and skils unique to the individual, in order to produce healthy outcomes.
(616) 344-9126 View (616) 344-9126
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Ashley K. Castro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Waitlist for new clients
Those dealing with codependency, boundary difficulties, addiction (self or a spouse), depression, anxiety, high stress jobs, relationship difficulties or family conflicts are my specialty.
Are you struggling with anxiety or feeling depressed? Are family or life difficulties leaving you stressed? Are you feeling burned out? Have you experienced trauma? I believe we all need a supportive space to be open without judgement as we talk through our thoughts and feelings and process stress. I'd love to help support you with these or other concerns such as relationship issues, job stresses and faith related difficulties. Working together we will work toward peace and personal growth for a more vibrant life through mental wellness, stress management and healthy boundaries. Request an appointment at www.ashleycastrolmsw.com
Those dealing with codependency, boundary difficulties, addiction (self or a spouse), depression, anxiety, high stress jobs, relationship difficulties or family conflicts are my specialty.
Are you struggling with anxiety or feeling depressed? Are family or life difficulties leaving you stressed? Are you feeling burned out? Have you experienced trauma? I believe we all need a supportive space to be open without judgement as we talk through our thoughts and feelings and process stress. I'd love to help support you with these or other concerns such as relationship issues, job stresses and faith related difficulties. Working together we will work toward peace and personal growth for a more vibrant life through mental wellness, stress management and healthy boundaries. Request an appointment at www.ashleycastrolmsw.com
(616) 201-3192 View (616) 201-3192
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Paula Leapheart
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CAADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Canton, MI 48188
In an uncertain and sometimes chaotic world, everybody needs somebody. Through relationship challenges, addiction, depression, anxiety and other mental health obstacles, it is so vitally important that every individual seeks the support and help they need.
In an uncertain and sometimes chaotic world, everybody needs somebody. Through relationship challenges, addiction, depression, anxiety and other mental health obstacles, it is so vitally important that every individual seeks the support and help they need.
(734) 892-1105 View (734) 892-1105
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Evolutionary Intervention LLC
Counselor, MA, LPC, CAADC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Southfield, MI 48075
The team at Evolutionary Intervention has experience and certifications in areas such as Trauma, Substance use, family, marriage and relationship challenges.
When looking for a Counselor, you want a person to listen. Not judge, ridicule or humiliate. I am a Black woman, who can provide objective support and guidance. When you are the person that everyone else relies upon, who can you call?? Evolutionary Intervention, LLC. We will provide you with excellent care.
The team at Evolutionary Intervention has experience and certifications in areas such as Trauma, Substance use, family, marriage and relationship challenges.
When looking for a Counselor, you want a person to listen. Not judge, ridicule or humiliate. I am a Black woman, who can provide objective support and guidance. When you are the person that everyone else relies upon, who can you call?? Evolutionary Intervention, LLC. We will provide you with excellent care.
(248) 216-1521 View (248) 216-1521
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Taylor Rodriguez
Counselor, MA , LLPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lansing, MI 48911
I am comfortable addressing issues related to substance use, anxiety, stress, depression, anger, trauma, and difficult adjustments.
I am a Limited Licensed Professional Counselor with 2 years of experience working with adolescents and adults of diverse backgrounds with a variety of mental health needs.
I am comfortable addressing issues related to substance use, anxiety, stress, depression, anger, trauma, and difficult adjustments.
I am a Limited Licensed Professional Counselor with 2 years of experience working with adolescents and adults of diverse backgrounds with a variety of mental health needs.
(517) 793-5839 View (517) 793-5839
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Amanda Walker
Limited Licensed Psychologist, MA, LLP, CAADC
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MI 49544  (Online Only)
I view therapy as a collaborate space where it is safe to share life’s difficulties. I find joy in working together to learn to cope with stressors and develop healthy habits for better managing relationships, mental health concerns, and whatever situation might be important in that moment. I enjoy working with adults and couples. My primary areas of expertise include treating mood disorders such as depression and anxiety, as well as working with adjustment disorders and substance use disorders. Therapy is about helping people through situational life stressors or relationship conflicts.
I view therapy as a collaborate space where it is safe to share life’s difficulties. I find joy in working together to learn to cope with stressors and develop healthy habits for better managing relationships, mental health concerns, and whatever situation might be important in that moment. I enjoy working with adults and couples. My primary areas of expertise include treating mood disorders such as depression and anxiety, as well as working with adjustment disorders and substance use disorders. Therapy is about helping people through situational life stressors or relationship conflicts.
(616) 201-1399 View (616) 201-1399
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Nishani Jayawardena
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, EMDR-T
Verified Verified
Detroit, MI 48202  (Online Only)
I specialize in working with individuals who suffer from depression, anxiety, substance misuse, PTSD and complex trauma.
The approach I take to therapy is centered around supporting the needs of clients and guiding them towards self-actualization. By creating a safe space, an individual can explore their deepest and most authentic self. This personalized environment brings together multiculturalism, inclusivity, and perspectives that embrace diversity with open arms. If nothing else, I guarantee honesty; I stand true to the roots of therapy with a focus on authenticity.
I specialize in working with individuals who suffer from depression, anxiety, substance misuse, PTSD and complex trauma.
The approach I take to therapy is centered around supporting the needs of clients and guiding them towards self-actualization. By creating a safe space, an individual can explore their deepest and most authentic self. This personalized environment brings together multiculturalism, inclusivity, and perspectives that embrace diversity with open arms. If nothing else, I guarantee honesty; I stand true to the roots of therapy with a focus on authenticity.
(248) 955-2978 View (248) 955-2978
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Jeannie Craig
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, TLLP, CAADC
Verified Verified
Metamora, MI 48455
My specialties holistic (whole person-balanced), ADHD, PTSD, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Addiction, relapse prevention, Anger Management and Codependency in individual, couples, Motivational interviewing, CBT & DBT approaches used.
I am here to be a nonjudgmental support and to help you achieve change to better your life for a new outlook and more fulfilling life. Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired of being stuck come Break The Cycle! Are you feeling stressed and anxious or depressed? Are you struggling to focus your attention and feeling overwhelmed as well as lacking balance in life? Are you struggling to cope with your tragedy in life? Are you struggling with an addiction?
My specialties holistic (whole person-balanced), ADHD, PTSD, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Addiction, relapse prevention, Anger Management and Codependency in individual, couples, Motivational interviewing, CBT & DBT approaches used.
I am here to be a nonjudgmental support and to help you achieve change to better your life for a new outlook and more fulfilling life. Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired of being stuck come Break The Cycle! Are you feeling stressed and anxious or depressed? Are you struggling to focus your attention and feeling overwhelmed as well as lacking balance in life? Are you struggling to cope with your tragedy in life? Are you struggling with an addiction?
(947) 888-7605 View (947) 888-7605
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Ariyana Haynes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
Warren, MI 48093  (Online Only)
I have worked extensively with clients suffering with depression, anxiety, stress, loss/grief, substance-use, prenatal/pregnancy/postpartum, self-esteem, sexuality, relationship issues and more.
My goal is to create a space where clients feel welcome, heard, and safe. I provide therapy with a strength-based approach and ensure the use of evidence-based tools and interventions as treatment modalities with my clients. I have received both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Social Work and have been working with children/adolescents, adults and families for about 7 years.
I have worked extensively with clients suffering with depression, anxiety, stress, loss/grief, substance-use, prenatal/pregnancy/postpartum, self-esteem, sexuality, relationship issues and more.
My goal is to create a space where clients feel welcome, heard, and safe. I provide therapy with a strength-based approach and ensure the use of evidence-based tools and interventions as treatment modalities with my clients. I have received both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Social Work and have been working with children/adolescents, adults and families for about 7 years.
(586) 784-6799 View (586) 784-6799
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Diversity Psychological Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LLMSW
Verified Verified
Lansing, MI 48906
Hello. I have a passion for transforming challenging life issues with compassion, self-awareness and self love. My primary areas of interest include adolescents and adults who have difficulties with depression, anxiety, self-esteem and managing day to day stress. I also have experience working with adults who have a history of substance abuse. I believe that therapy is an influential journey that requires a partnership between both client and therapist. I incorporate a mindfulness approach to treatment and utilize acceptance and change strategies to help you reach your goals.
Hello. I have a passion for transforming challenging life issues with compassion, self-awareness and self love. My primary areas of interest include adolescents and adults who have difficulties with depression, anxiety, self-esteem and managing day to day stress. I also have experience working with adults who have a history of substance abuse. I believe that therapy is an influential journey that requires a partnership between both client and therapist. I incorporate a mindfulness approach to treatment and utilize acceptance and change strategies to help you reach your goals.
(517) 715-8491 View (517) 715-8491
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Helping Hearts Heal, LLC
MA
Verified Verified
Birmingham, MI 48009
I help clients to "connect the dots" from their present problems (addictions, acting out behaviors, negative core beliefs, low self-esteem, relationship conflicts, substance abuse, obesity) to an unhealed, deeper issue that evolved during childhood or from a past trauma.
Are you unable to achieve the goals and dreams that you desire? Are you suffering from internal upset, fears, flashbacks of a trauma, insecurities, self-doubt, feeling unloved, disheartened or deep sadness? Are your relationships "not working", conflictual, "empty" and non-supportive? Do you think, "Why can't I make the changes that I want in my life and live the life I desire?" If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, contact me now. I know that I can be of service to you in a rewarding, life changing manner. It is time. YOU are worth it!
I help clients to "connect the dots" from their present problems (addictions, acting out behaviors, negative core beliefs, low self-esteem, relationship conflicts, substance abuse, obesity) to an unhealed, deeper issue that evolved during childhood or from a past trauma.
Are you unable to achieve the goals and dreams that you desire? Are you suffering from internal upset, fears, flashbacks of a trauma, insecurities, self-doubt, feeling unloved, disheartened or deep sadness? Are your relationships "not working", conflictual, "empty" and non-supportive? Do you think, "Why can't I make the changes that I want in my life and live the life I desire?" If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, contact me now. I know that I can be of service to you in a rewarding, life changing manner. It is time. YOU are worth it!
(248) 327-3507 View (248) 327-3507

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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.