Addiction Therapists in Lancaster, TX

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Step by Step Recovery
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A, LCDC, NCAC I, SAP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lancaster, TX 75134
Erika serves as a substance abuse treatment counselor in Dallas as a bilingual Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, Peer Recovery Specialist and Court Liaison.
I'm here to help and support you in a safe and welcoming environment to achieve the goals that you're seeking and create change in your life. It is my goal to provide a safe, comfortable, and supportive atmosphere in which together we can gain a better understanding of your past and present day difficulties.
Erika serves as a substance abuse treatment counselor in Dallas as a bilingual Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, Peer Recovery Specialist and Court Liaison.
I'm here to help and support you in a safe and welcoming environment to achieve the goals that you're seeking and create change in your life. It is my goal to provide a safe, comfortable, and supportive atmosphere in which together we can gain a better understanding of your past and present day difficulties.
(214) 731-4662 View (214) 731-4662
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Charisse Huey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lancaster, TX 75146
I have 15 years of experience in depressive disorders, anxiety, substance use disorders, domestic violence concerns, anger issues, life changes difficulties, women issues, gender identity issues, adolescent issues, marriage/couple issues, and family issues.
I love helping clients find ways to cope with their depression and anxiety. Hopelessness and helplessness are two emotions that are damaging if not acknowledged and addressed. Everyone experiences some form of somber mood but when this mood is not addressed, it easily turns into a disorder that can be very hard to cope with on a daily basis. I want to help you with coping with this debilitating illness. It can be defeated but only through work. I have the tools to make it work for you.
I have 15 years of experience in depressive disorders, anxiety, substance use disorders, domestic violence concerns, anger issues, life changes difficulties, women issues, gender identity issues, adolescent issues, marriage/couple issues, and family issues.
I love helping clients find ways to cope with their depression and anxiety. Hopelessness and helplessness are two emotions that are damaging if not acknowledged and addressed. Everyone experiences some form of somber mood but when this mood is not addressed, it easily turns into a disorder that can be very hard to cope with on a daily basis. I want to help you with coping with this debilitating illness. It can be defeated but only through work. I have the tools to make it work for you.
(682) 518-2574 View (682) 518-2574
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Anomaly Therapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCDC, C-DBT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lancaster, TX 75134  (Online Only)
My focus is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your foundations, current experiences, and potential. I am currently practicing with children, adolescents, adults, parents, and families. I have worked extensively with people of all ages who have experienced trauma/significant stress, and those who live with anxiety, anger, substance abuse, and depression. I also enjoy supporting people who are experiencing life transitions (grief/loss, becoming parents, divorce, job changes, etc.), and those who struggle with perfectionism, shame, and guilt.
My focus is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your foundations, current experiences, and potential. I am currently practicing with children, adolescents, adults, parents, and families. I have worked extensively with people of all ages who have experienced trauma/significant stress, and those who live with anxiety, anger, substance abuse, and depression. I also enjoy supporting people who are experiencing life transitions (grief/loss, becoming parents, divorce, job changes, etc.), and those who struggle with perfectionism, shame, and guilt.
(972) 430-7675 View (972) 430-7675
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Don E. Baccus
Licensed Professional Counselor, BS, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lancaster, TX 75146  (Online Only)
Are you at your best? Does life seem difficult from one day to the next? Do you feel misunderstood? Are the pressures of life weighing on you? Do you need help with navigating through life's issues? Counseling can help. I specialize in individual, couples, pre-marital, marriage, family as well as spiritual counseling. Treatments include anxiety, depression, anger management, grief, relationship issues and others. Age groups are from age 6 through 65+. Counseling is a collaborative effort between the counselor and the client.
Are you at your best? Does life seem difficult from one day to the next? Do you feel misunderstood? Are the pressures of life weighing on you? Do you need help with navigating through life's issues? Counseling can help. I specialize in individual, couples, pre-marital, marriage, family as well as spiritual counseling. Treatments include anxiety, depression, anger management, grief, relationship issues and others. Age groups are from age 6 through 65+. Counseling is a collaborative effort between the counselor and the client.
(469) 615-2217 View (469) 615-2217
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God Healer Of Hearts Counseling Center, PC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC, MMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lancaster, TX 75146
God Healer of Hearts Counseling Center, P. C. strongly believes that people are imperfect. They are beautiful and spectacular but can also become stuck, unhappy, and unable to live a fulfilling life. That’s where we come in. As a corporation that was built due to Michelle's need to offer affordable counseling to those in the community, our open doors became your home away from home. During the pandemic, our company was available 20 hours a day to offer assistance to those who were so in need. We offer in the office and online sessions. We never closed our doors. The pandemic caused a lot of anxiety and depression around the world.
God Healer of Hearts Counseling Center, P. C. strongly believes that people are imperfect. They are beautiful and spectacular but can also become stuck, unhappy, and unable to live a fulfilling life. That’s where we come in. As a corporation that was built due to Michelle's need to offer affordable counseling to those in the community, our open doors became your home away from home. During the pandemic, our company was available 20 hours a day to offer assistance to those who were so in need. We offer in the office and online sessions. We never closed our doors. The pandemic caused a lot of anxiety and depression around the world.
(972) 362-1733 View (972) 362-1733
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Rhonda N Zavala
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MEd, MA, LCDC-I, NCC
Verified Verified
Lancaster, TX 75146
My work with clients is for primarily using solution focused treatment modalities appropriate to client needs, as well as offering EMDR as an effective treatment for a broad range of issues. I guide clients in coping skills to become more relaxed, better able to process and regulate emotions. You may have experienced a loss, or trauma-I'll walk through the healing process alongside you. I am experienced in assisting clients suffering from many challenges, inclusive of trauma, anxiety, depression, addictions, ADD. I am also experienced in connecting wih young clients as they adjust to growth, and develop with greater confidence.
My work with clients is for primarily using solution focused treatment modalities appropriate to client needs, as well as offering EMDR as an effective treatment for a broad range of issues. I guide clients in coping skills to become more relaxed, better able to process and regulate emotions. You may have experienced a loss, or trauma-I'll walk through the healing process alongside you. I am experienced in assisting clients suffering from many challenges, inclusive of trauma, anxiety, depression, addictions, ADD. I am also experienced in connecting wih young clients as they adjust to growth, and develop with greater confidence.
(469) 518-2317 View (469) 518-2317
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NaTascha Jones
LPC Associate, MEd, CSC
Verified Verified
Lancaster, TX 75146  (Online Only)
As a compassionate and dedicated counselor, my mission is to guide you on a journey towards achieving balance and well-being in your life. I firmly believe that balance is the key to finding equilibrium in a world filled with diverse responsibilities and challenges. It's not about striving for perfection but rather creating a more manageable and harmonious existence where you can thrive. Your journey towards equilibrium is not a solitary one but a shared endeavor where we will explore tools, skills, and insights to help you regain a sense of harmony in your daily life.
As a compassionate and dedicated counselor, my mission is to guide you on a journey towards achieving balance and well-being in your life. I firmly believe that balance is the key to finding equilibrium in a world filled with diverse responsibilities and challenges. It's not about striving for perfection but rather creating a more manageable and harmonious existence where you can thrive. Your journey towards equilibrium is not a solitary one but a shared endeavor where we will explore tools, skills, and insights to help you regain a sense of harmony in your daily life.
(469) 457-2025 View (469) 457-2025
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Nimrat Bindra
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Lancaster, TX 75134
Welcome! My name is Nimrat Bindra and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas with over 7 years of clinical experience. I work with individuals and couples to help with stress, anxiety, depression, coping with addictions, and trauma recovery. My theoretical orientation is individualized with a foundation of client-centeredness & strength-based psychology and incorporates modalities including Brainspotting, Positive Psychology, and Internal Family Systems.
Welcome! My name is Nimrat Bindra and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas with over 7 years of clinical experience. I work with individuals and couples to help with stress, anxiety, depression, coping with addictions, and trauma recovery. My theoretical orientation is individualized with a foundation of client-centeredness & strength-based psychology and incorporates modalities including Brainspotting, Positive Psychology, and Internal Family Systems.
(972) 573-6578 View (972) 573-6578

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Montica A O'Barr
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, LCDC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Desoto, TX 75115
People can change. As a recovered alcoholic for over 21 years, I am passionate in my desire to help those struggling with addiction to understand why this is happening, how to succeed at staying sober, and what it means to live a new life in recovery. As a specialist in the treatment of dual-diagnosis and process addiction disorders for both adolescents and adults, I strive to provide anyone affected by the disease of addiction with the tools necessary to restore sanity in their lives. There is no cure for addiction, but with proper treatment, recovery is possible. Hope is available. Let's start restoring hope in your life today!
People can change. As a recovered alcoholic for over 21 years, I am passionate in my desire to help those struggling with addiction to understand why this is happening, how to succeed at staying sober, and what it means to live a new life in recovery. As a specialist in the treatment of dual-diagnosis and process addiction disorders for both adolescents and adults, I strive to provide anyone affected by the disease of addiction with the tools necessary to restore sanity in their lives. There is no cure for addiction, but with proper treatment, recovery is possible. Hope is available. Let's start restoring hope in your life today!
(972) 360-9960 View (972) 360-9960
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Complete Care and Recovery Services
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MEd, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Desoto, TX 75115
Are you addicted to escaping? Together we can create a detailed plan that will address substance abuse issues that have been preventing you from living a more healthy existence. Let me help you improve the quality of your life through your recovery. Don't suffer in silence. Recovery is a team effort to forgive your younger self, believe in your current self and create your future self.
Are you addicted to escaping? Together we can create a detailed plan that will address substance abuse issues that have been preventing you from living a more healthy existence. Let me help you improve the quality of your life through your recovery. Don't suffer in silence. Recovery is a team effort to forgive your younger self, believe in your current self and create your future self.
(682) 204-1364 View (682) 204-1364
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I.M. Resilient Counseling & Consulting, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Texas. I have 5 years experience serving children, adolescents, families, and veterans through individual or group therapy who are dealing with issues that affect their mental health and well-being. More specifically, addressing a variety of mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, substance abuse, and personality disorders. My counseling philosophy includes Rational Emotive Behavior and Choice Reality Therapy, placing emphasis on reshaping core beliefs in those individuals experiencing a variety of mental health conditions,
I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Texas. I have 5 years experience serving children, adolescents, families, and veterans through individual or group therapy who are dealing with issues that affect their mental health and well-being. More specifically, addressing a variety of mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, substance abuse, and personality disorders. My counseling philosophy includes Rational Emotive Behavior and Choice Reality Therapy, placing emphasis on reshaping core beliefs in those individuals experiencing a variety of mental health conditions,
(469) 812-5498 View (469) 812-5498
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Divine Interventions
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CIP, CATC
Verified Verified
Desoto, TX 75115
Many years of solid recovery from alcohol and drug addiction developed the compassion, kindness and respect for families and their addicted loved ones.
Kathy is a nationally certified drug and alcohol interventionist. She is a board registered Interventionist, and a Certified drug and alcohol counselor. She has been working in the field of addiction recovery for over 20 years. Her hands-on experience with SUD has given her the clinical comprehension of what to expect and how to assist you and your loved one through the transition into recovery. Kathy recognizes that substance use disorder is a debilitating disease that attacks an individual and families on all Ievels: physically, emotionally & spiritually. Her goal is to restore hope with care, honesty, and professionalism.
Many years of solid recovery from alcohol and drug addiction developed the compassion, kindness and respect for families and their addicted loved ones.
Kathy is a nationally certified drug and alcohol interventionist. She is a board registered Interventionist, and a Certified drug and alcohol counselor. She has been working in the field of addiction recovery for over 20 years. Her hands-on experience with SUD has given her the clinical comprehension of what to expect and how to assist you and your loved one through the transition into recovery. Kathy recognizes that substance use disorder is a debilitating disease that attacks an individual and families on all Ievels: physically, emotionally & spiritually. Her goal is to restore hope with care, honesty, and professionalism.
(866) 688-2415 View (866) 688-2415
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Melissa Fowler
LPC Associate, MS, NCC, LPC-A
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75208
I am here to help you achieve the changes you want to make in your world! With the challenges life throws at us, it is a very personal task to find someone who knows what you are going through and will be able to help you heal. I have experience in helping people through trauma such as abuse, domestic violence, and others along with depression, grief, and addiction. Through a collaborative effort we will work together to face the goals you make and make the changes you want to see in your life.
I am here to help you achieve the changes you want to make in your world! With the challenges life throws at us, it is a very personal task to find someone who knows what you are going through and will be able to help you heal. I have experience in helping people through trauma such as abuse, domestic violence, and others along with depression, grief, and addiction. Through a collaborative effort we will work together to face the goals you make and make the changes you want to see in your life.
(855) 971-0618 View (855) 971-0618
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James Michael Grisham
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC-S, LCDC
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75216
Depression, anxiety, substance abuse, relationship issues, living life problems - all I have become intimately familiar with - after 13 years of licensure.
My practical view of the function of counseling is as a journey of self-exploration by the client, meant to increase his/her level of self-understanding and self-awareness. I as counselor act as the guide or facilitator of this journey. On some level of consciousness based on his/her experience in life, I believe the client is in possession of the answers to his questions. It is my job to make those answers explicit. It is my job to help clients identify, develop, and mobilize their own resources to successfully solve problems and meet challenges.
Depression, anxiety, substance abuse, relationship issues, living life problems - all I have become intimately familiar with - after 13 years of licensure.
My practical view of the function of counseling is as a journey of self-exploration by the client, meant to increase his/her level of self-understanding and self-awareness. I as counselor act as the guide or facilitator of this journey. On some level of consciousness based on his/her experience in life, I believe the client is in possession of the answers to his questions. It is my job to make those answers explicit. It is my job to help clients identify, develop, and mobilize their own resources to successfully solve problems and meet challenges.
(972) 885-3949 View (972) 885-3949
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SoulWork Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA MFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Desoto, TX 75115
I provide services for individuals and families in the areas of addiction, trauma, behavioral health, loss/grief, forgiveness, spiritual formation and marriage and family issues.
We all have places in our lives where we have been or are currently hurting. This place is our Soul; {psuche}; the heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, the center of one's being. Therapy is designed to heal and make whole those places that are broken, wounded, hurt or damaged or to keep us strong in our places of victory. To become whole we all need to do the SoulWork. SoulWork Counseling is holistic Christian counseling to meet you where you hurt and walk with you into your destiny of healing and wholeness.
I provide services for individuals and families in the areas of addiction, trauma, behavioral health, loss/grief, forgiveness, spiritual formation and marriage and family issues.
We all have places in our lives where we have been or are currently hurting. This place is our Soul; {psuche}; the heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, the center of one's being. Therapy is designed to heal and make whole those places that are broken, wounded, hurt or damaged or to keep us strong in our places of victory. To become whole we all need to do the SoulWork. SoulWork Counseling is holistic Christian counseling to meet you where you hurt and walk with you into your destiny of healing and wholeness.
(214) 307-9072 View (214) 307-9072
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Nicholson Behavioral Specialists PLLC
Counselor, MS, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Desoto, TX 75115
Nicholson Behavioral Specialists have highly effective treatment programs for PTSD, depression, anxiety, anger, substance use and abuse, gambling addiction, and other addictive behaviors. We provide individual and group counseling for ages 11 - 65 years-old. We are here to encourage and support our clients as they move forward past challenges and barriers to achieving their goals for a successful life.
Nicholson Behavioral Specialists have highly effective treatment programs for PTSD, depression, anxiety, anger, substance use and abuse, gambling addiction, and other addictive behaviors. We provide individual and group counseling for ages 11 - 65 years-old. We are here to encourage and support our clients as they move forward past challenges and barriers to achieving their goals for a successful life.
(214) 814-6486 View (214) 814-6486
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ShermeliaCounsels
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPCA, LCDC
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75232
Therefore we can use those same survival skills and resilience to overcome our challenges in life whether its trauma, addiction, self-esteem or relationships.
My passion for counseling was rooted in my experience with at risk youth from my childhood to my career in education. I saw the importance of being seen and heard and addressing the individual's needs to attain success versus expecting rote societal compliance. Transitioning to being a therapist from a school based educator was a direct response to understanding that we must first address our lived experience and individual needs to see how that informs our present circumstances and future goals; so that we can achieve our goals while also having autonomy regarding the pathway we choose to get there.
Therefore we can use those same survival skills and resilience to overcome our challenges in life whether its trauma, addiction, self-esteem or relationships.
My passion for counseling was rooted in my experience with at risk youth from my childhood to my career in education. I saw the importance of being seen and heard and addressing the individual's needs to attain success versus expecting rote societal compliance. Transitioning to being a therapist from a school based educator was a direct response to understanding that we must first address our lived experience and individual needs to see how that informs our present circumstances and future goals; so that we can achieve our goals while also having autonomy regarding the pathway we choose to get there.
(469) 820-3766 View (469) 820-3766
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Better CALL Darrell - HS Professional Practitioner
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, ACPS, ICCJP, LCDC, MAC, SAP
Verified Verified
Dallas, TX 75237
Criminal Justice DUI/DWI/ individual/group Addiction, Alcohol/Drug, Substance Abuse and Wellness Court ordered evaluations.
Addictions and Biblical Counseling are a series of powerful tools that profoundly improve relationships. Biblical Counseling utilizes the Sacred Scriptures, Conflict Resolution, and Mediation as conduits in understanding and resolving chaotic, dysfunctional, mayhem filled and toxic relationships with others as well as yourself. Addiction Counseling approaches the addicted person therapeutically with empathetic, sympathetic care, and compassion. With decades of experience as an Addictions and Biblical Counselor, I offer a variety of approaches that will assist you in succinctly eradicating present emotional and social discomforts.
Criminal Justice DUI/DWI/ individual/group Addiction, Alcohol/Drug, Substance Abuse and Wellness Court ordered evaluations.
Addictions and Biblical Counseling are a series of powerful tools that profoundly improve relationships. Biblical Counseling utilizes the Sacred Scriptures, Conflict Resolution, and Mediation as conduits in understanding and resolving chaotic, dysfunctional, mayhem filled and toxic relationships with others as well as yourself. Addiction Counseling approaches the addicted person therapeutically with empathetic, sympathetic care, and compassion. With decades of experience as an Addictions and Biblical Counselor, I offer a variety of approaches that will assist you in succinctly eradicating present emotional and social discomforts.
(469) 557-2127 View (469) 557-2127
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Flourish Counseling and Consultation
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCDC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dallas, TX 75208
Our counselors use a variety of approaches to therapy including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focused, Adlerian, and Person-Centered approaches. We will help you reduce unnecessary suffering caused by rigid ways of thinking, harsh self-criticism, and avoidance of difficult thoughts and feelings. We work with a variety of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, mood swings, addiction, grief, and trauma.
Our counselors use a variety of approaches to therapy including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focused, Adlerian, and Person-Centered approaches. We will help you reduce unnecessary suffering caused by rigid ways of thinking, harsh self-criticism, and avoidance of difficult thoughts and feelings. We work with a variety of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, mood swings, addiction, grief, and trauma.
(972) 746-2563 View (972) 746-2563
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Karen Billman-Powell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Ovilla, TX 75154
My specialties/certifications include abuse, addiction (chemical & process), depression, identity and relational issues, pre-marital counseling, abortion recovery and overcoming one’s own mental strongholds (including guilt, shame, and/or self-loathing).
At times, we can feel totally overwhelmed...that our life has become out of control. We realize our pain and fears have begun guiding our lives or we may find ourselves in situations/ relationships we never thought we'd be in...perhaps a result of a traumatic event, perhaps a spouse/ parent/ other made hard choices and you are trying to pick up the pieces (i.e., depression, loss of purpose), or you have made the tough decisions and are now dealing with addiction, anxiety, etc. This pain and disruption may seem overwhelming, but from it we have the opportunity to heal, become stronger & learn more about ourselves and about God.
My specialties/certifications include abuse, addiction (chemical & process), depression, identity and relational issues, pre-marital counseling, abortion recovery and overcoming one’s own mental strongholds (including guilt, shame, and/or self-loathing).
At times, we can feel totally overwhelmed...that our life has become out of control. We realize our pain and fears have begun guiding our lives or we may find ourselves in situations/ relationships we never thought we'd be in...perhaps a result of a traumatic event, perhaps a spouse/ parent/ other made hard choices and you are trying to pick up the pieces (i.e., depression, loss of purpose), or you have made the tough decisions and are now dealing with addiction, anxiety, etc. This pain and disruption may seem overwhelming, but from it we have the opportunity to heal, become stronger & learn more about ourselves and about God.
(469) 306-1662 View (469) 306-1662

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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.