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Photo of Gary Brookmyer-Lambert Jr, Licensed Professional Counselor in Parchment, MI
Gary Brookmyer-Lambert Jr
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Nobody knows you like you know yourself. Your past decisions weigh on you and stop you from moving forward, to a place of peace and growth. Your past does not determine your future, each day is a new opportunity to start fresh. You may doubt who you are or what you want out of life, but you are the keeper of your story and do have power over your future. Your journey to finding the best life possible begins when you decide to make the change. I consider it an honor to walk down the path of exploration with you. No journey is too big or small, I believe in honoring all of life’s moments with my clients in a nonjudgmental environment.
Nobody knows you like you know yourself. Your past decisions weigh on you and stop you from moving forward, to a place of peace and growth. Your past does not determine your future, each day is a new opportunity to start fresh. You may doubt who you are or what you want out of life, but you are the keeper of your story and do have power over your future. Your journey to finding the best life possible begins when you decide to make the change. I consider it an honor to walk down the path of exploration with you. No journey is too big or small, I believe in honoring all of life’s moments with my clients in a nonjudgmental environment.
(269) 231-8170 View (269) 231-8170
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Laurie Scheid Rudolph
Counselor, MA, LPC, CAADC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Not accepting new clients
I have 11 years experience with substance use/abuse and am certified as an Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor and Clinical Trauma Professional.
Everyone has experienced trauma: either "small-t trauma" such as grief/loss, verbal abuse/bullying, injuries/illnesses, or instability in the home or "large-T trauma" such as rape, assault, physical/sexual abuse, or debilitating injury/illness. As a result of trauma, some individuals experience disruptive memories and/or emotional distress from current situations. I assist clients in gaining insight on their situations as well as the development of specific skills and behaviors that will help to reduce emotional distress. I believe that every client has the ability to heal from trauma.
I have 11 years experience with substance use/abuse and am certified as an Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor and Clinical Trauma Professional.
Everyone has experienced trauma: either "small-t trauma" such as grief/loss, verbal abuse/bullying, injuries/illnesses, or instability in the home or "large-T trauma" such as rape, assault, physical/sexual abuse, or debilitating injury/illness. As a result of trauma, some individuals experience disruptive memories and/or emotional distress from current situations. I assist clients in gaining insight on their situations as well as the development of specific skills and behaviors that will help to reduce emotional distress. I believe that every client has the ability to heal from trauma.
(269) 932-4973 View (269) 932-4973

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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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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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Matt Waddell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ann Arbor, MI 48104  (Online Only)
Openings available! I take an approach to therapy that is centered on building trust and a belief that clients know themselves the best. I feel it is important to form a relationship that becomes the framework that leads to understanding and change. I have provided therapy to young adults/adults in various settings and worked with individuals facing different concerns including anxiety, depression, substance use, adjustment-related stress, difficult relationship dynamics, grief/loss, and identity development. I also specialize in working with those who have been impacted by a loved one's addiction.
Openings available! I take an approach to therapy that is centered on building trust and a belief that clients know themselves the best. I feel it is important to form a relationship that becomes the framework that leads to understanding and change. I have provided therapy to young adults/adults in various settings and worked with individuals facing different concerns including anxiety, depression, substance use, adjustment-related stress, difficult relationship dynamics, grief/loss, and identity development. I also specialize in working with those who have been impacted by a loved one's addiction.
(734) 436-3972 View (734) 436-3972
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Dawn M Wilburn
Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, MITS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Norton Shores, MI 49441
some of the issues I help with are: anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief and loss, substance abuse, relationship issues, personality disorders, Problematic Sexual Behavior/internet pornography, social issues and phobias.
I like to create for my clients an environment that is conducive to cultivating open communication and trust. I respect and value the thoughts and feelings of my clients and each individual is treated as their own person, tried by challenges specific to themselves. Through self-exploration, understanding and deepened insight, I believe that individuals can heal and foster change.
some of the issues I help with are: anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief and loss, substance abuse, relationship issues, personality disorders, Problematic Sexual Behavior/internet pornography, social issues and phobias.
I like to create for my clients an environment that is conducive to cultivating open communication and trust. I respect and value the thoughts and feelings of my clients and each individual is treated as their own person, tried by challenges specific to themselves. Through self-exploration, understanding and deepened insight, I believe that individuals can heal and foster change.
(231) 715-3174 View (231) 715-3174
Photo of Helen Ceballo-Hernandez, Licensed Professional Counselor in Parchment, MI
Helen Ceballo-Hernandez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LLPC
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
I provide Psychological Evaluations for immigration cases as well as Psychological Evaluations and counseling for alcohol and substance abuse court related cases.
You will be respected and your story acknowledged. No one has your exact story and circumstance. Together we will work so that the rest of your life's story may be genuine and fulfilling. I practice a predominantly humanistic approach in which you receive unconditional, positive regard. In other words, regardless of what you say, you will be accepted and supported and treated with value. Your healing, progress and strive will be the forefront of our work. Counseling requires work and courage to make healthy changes. I will be honored to work along with you. Let's be courageous together.
I provide Psychological Evaluations for immigration cases as well as Psychological Evaluations and counseling for alcohol and substance abuse court related cases.
You will be respected and your story acknowledged. No one has your exact story and circumstance. Together we will work so that the rest of your life's story may be genuine and fulfilling. I practice a predominantly humanistic approach in which you receive unconditional, positive regard. In other words, regardless of what you say, you will be accepted and supported and treated with value. Your healing, progress and strive will be the forefront of our work. Counseling requires work and courage to make healthy changes. I will be honored to work along with you. Let's be courageous together.
(616) 427-1787 View (616) 427-1787
Photo of Lynn Frances Cartwright, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Parchment, MI
Lynn Frances Cartwright
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Ann Arbor, MI 48103  (Online Only)
I have experience with treating clients with a variety of diagnoses including Depression, Anxiety Disorder, Bi-polar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Sexuality Issues, Transgender issues, Substance Abuse, Psychosis, Behavioral and Parenting Issues. I've worked in the Behavioral Health Unit of a local hospital for the past several years and have practiced in clinics in urban and rural areas. I have seen clients from a variety of educational backgrounds including higher education such as teachers and professors. At this time, I am seeing patients by telehealth only.
I have experience with treating clients with a variety of diagnoses including Depression, Anxiety Disorder, Bi-polar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Sexuality Issues, Transgender issues, Substance Abuse, Psychosis, Behavioral and Parenting Issues. I've worked in the Behavioral Health Unit of a local hospital for the past several years and have practiced in clinics in urban and rural areas. I have seen clients from a variety of educational backgrounds including higher education such as teachers and professors. At this time, I am seeing patients by telehealth only.
(734) 436-3340 View (734) 436-3340
Photo of Jennifer Nicole Garza, Counselor in Parchment, MI
Jennifer Nicole Garza
Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
I am a counselor in Michigan with 15+ years of experience providing counseling to families and individuals across the lifespan in-person, on the phone, and online formats. I have worked with clients on a wide range of issues from life adjustments to severe and persistent mental illness. I am a special needs parent, with a young adult son with Autism; and another young adult daughter that is LGBTQ+. Clients often find me to be very relatable because of the combination of my professional and personal experiences.
I am a counselor in Michigan with 15+ years of experience providing counseling to families and individuals across the lifespan in-person, on the phone, and online formats. I have worked with clients on a wide range of issues from life adjustments to severe and persistent mental illness. I am a special needs parent, with a young adult son with Autism; and another young adult daughter that is LGBTQ+. Clients often find me to be very relatable because of the combination of my professional and personal experiences.
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Jacqueline Rafter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Berrien Springs, MI 49103  (Online Only)
Relationship Trauma? I primarily work with clients who have concerns of past childhood trauma, relationship trauma, and religious trauma, which often cause struggles of depression, anxiety, toxic relationships, or relationship struggles, parenting problems, people pleasing, anger management difficulties, career challenges and adjusting to major life changes. I am non-judgmental, direct, and empowering in my counseling style. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
Relationship Trauma? I primarily work with clients who have concerns of past childhood trauma, relationship trauma, and religious trauma, which often cause struggles of depression, anxiety, toxic relationships, or relationship struggles, parenting problems, people pleasing, anger management difficulties, career challenges and adjusting to major life changes. I am non-judgmental, direct, and empowering in my counseling style. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
(269) 215-5724 View (269) 215-5724
Photo of Sandra Johnson, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Parchment, MI
Sandra Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LMFT, ACSW
Verified Verified
Lansing, MI 48917
Waitlist for new clients
I provide counseling to individuals, families, couples, teens and older adults helping to assess and come up with ways to move through life's challenges. Each client presents with unique needs and that is the starting point to come up with a client centered plan to make changes and move forward. I have experience working with various areas; but most of my clients present with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship conflicts, losses and grief, addictions as well as employment concerns. I have worked in the mental health field for almost 40 years and see how empowerment and guidance can help peoples' lives vastly improve.
I provide counseling to individuals, families, couples, teens and older adults helping to assess and come up with ways to move through life's challenges. Each client presents with unique needs and that is the starting point to come up with a client centered plan to make changes and move forward. I have experience working with various areas; but most of my clients present with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship conflicts, losses and grief, addictions as well as employment concerns. I have worked in the mental health field for almost 40 years and see how empowerment and guidance can help peoples' lives vastly improve.
(517) 521-7105 View (517) 521-7105
Photo of Konfara Counseling and Supervision, Licensed Professional Counselor in Parchment, MI
Konfara Counseling and Supervision
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Holland, MI 49423
People enter into a counseling relationship when nothing else seems to be working. Although most people soon make comments such as, “(Counseling) was a lot better than I thought it would be”, few people seek counseling as a first option. More often we seek out techniques that either help us to temporarily avoid (e.g., media, social networking) our anxiety, or we seek temporary shots of pleasure (e.g., alcohol, food, pornography) that make us feel good for a short time. Soon enough we realize that all of these things leave us feeling more hollow and lonely, and that is when we start thinking about counseling.
People enter into a counseling relationship when nothing else seems to be working. Although most people soon make comments such as, “(Counseling) was a lot better than I thought it would be”, few people seek counseling as a first option. More often we seek out techniques that either help us to temporarily avoid (e.g., media, social networking) our anxiety, or we seek temporary shots of pleasure (e.g., alcohol, food, pornography) that make us feel good for a short time. Soon enough we realize that all of these things leave us feeling more hollow and lonely, and that is when we start thinking about counseling.
(616) 310-4614 View (616) 310-4614
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Lifepoint Counseling
Psychologist, PhD, LP, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lansing, MI 48911
As a compassionate therapist, I specialize in grief, PTSD, anxiety, bipolar disorders, sleep disorders, and occupational burnout. With a Ph.D. in psychology, I have expertise in anxiety, PTSD, depression, relationship problems, and sleep disorders. I am fluent in American Sign Language, providing direct therapy to Deaf and Hard of Hearing populations. Choose me as your therapist for personalized support in overcoming challenges and fostering resilience.
As a compassionate therapist, I specialize in grief, PTSD, anxiety, bipolar disorders, sleep disorders, and occupational burnout. With a Ph.D. in psychology, I have expertise in anxiety, PTSD, depression, relationship problems, and sleep disorders. I am fluent in American Sign Language, providing direct therapy to Deaf and Hard of Hearing populations. Choose me as your therapist for personalized support in overcoming challenges and fostering resilience.
(517) 201-2942 View (517) 201-2942
Photo of Robyn Heiler, Licensed Professional Counselor in Parchment, MI
Robyn Heiler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Spring Lake, MI 49456
Waitlist for new clients
Life is hard. No one is immune to stress, fluctuating emotions, and various forms of challenges throughout their life. Taking the first step always takes bravery! You are not alone. We would aim to create a partnership wherein we would work to meet your personal goals by discovering and utilizing your strengths, engaging in problem solving, and implementing new strategies for change and growth. I would provide a safe, nonjudgmental, caring environment in which you could gain the comfort you need to grow in self-awareness and develop positive coping skills. I am trained in the state of MI to provide Clinical Supervision to LLPC's.
Life is hard. No one is immune to stress, fluctuating emotions, and various forms of challenges throughout their life. Taking the first step always takes bravery! You are not alone. We would aim to create a partnership wherein we would work to meet your personal goals by discovering and utilizing your strengths, engaging in problem solving, and implementing new strategies for change and growth. I would provide a safe, nonjudgmental, caring environment in which you could gain the comfort you need to grow in self-awareness and develop positive coping skills. I am trained in the state of MI to provide Clinical Supervision to LLPC's.
(616) 236-5219 View (616) 236-5219
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Freedom Therapeutic Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, QMHP
Verified Verified
Albion, MI 49224  (Online Only)
Freedom Therapeutic Services provides therapeutic counseling to individuals, couples, and families who are suffering from a range of symptoms, conditions and mental health disorders. My primary focus is helping my clients identify and address their issues, give them appropriate coping skills to manage thier issue and help create an aftercare plan to handle any concerns that may arise in their future. My responsibility as a therapist is to help my cleint build their confidence and accomphish their goal for a bright future.
Freedom Therapeutic Services provides therapeutic counseling to individuals, couples, and families who are suffering from a range of symptoms, conditions and mental health disorders. My primary focus is helping my clients identify and address their issues, give them appropriate coping skills to manage thier issue and help create an aftercare plan to handle any concerns that may arise in their future. My responsibility as a therapist is to help my cleint build their confidence and accomphish their goal for a bright future.
(517) 901-7245 View (517) 901-7245
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Rueben Joseph Lopez
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Life at times can seem like a battle field, and our minds our most hostile enemy. Many of us are in conflict with both internal and external factors that exist in our lives. Sometimes we don't feel equipped to withstand these forces or conditions that exist in our daily life. Depression, trauma, abuse, addictions, failed relationships, and shaming thought patterns that can hold us back in family relationships, academic achievement, social interactions, and career development. I believe the battles we win within our minds, can extend throughout all areas of our life. It's not only becoming mindful, but taking steps towards change.
Life at times can seem like a battle field, and our minds our most hostile enemy. Many of us are in conflict with both internal and external factors that exist in our lives. Sometimes we don't feel equipped to withstand these forces or conditions that exist in our daily life. Depression, trauma, abuse, addictions, failed relationships, and shaming thought patterns that can hold us back in family relationships, academic achievement, social interactions, and career development. I believe the battles we win within our minds, can extend throughout all areas of our life. It's not only becoming mindful, but taking steps towards change.
(616) 202-3171 View (616) 202-3171
Photo of Sheila D Wilkinson, Counselor in Parchment, MI
Sheila D Wilkinson
Counselor, MA, LPC, FLE
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Norton Shores, MI 49441
Life can be difficult at times and often we struggle to navigate those challenging times. Marriage and trauma difficulties, in particular, can be very personal and often leave us feeling extremely confused and lonely. As a therapist I use the Gottman Method Therapy and Emotion Focused Therapy to assist couples. I work with my clients to identify a specific cycle of conflict, identify and express personal longings, increase level of intimacy, and put trust/commitment back into relationships. I also use EMDR, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to explore, educate and empower those with trauma and each person I come in contact with.
Life can be difficult at times and often we struggle to navigate those challenging times. Marriage and trauma difficulties, in particular, can be very personal and often leave us feeling extremely confused and lonely. As a therapist I use the Gottman Method Therapy and Emotion Focused Therapy to assist couples. I work with my clients to identify a specific cycle of conflict, identify and express personal longings, increase level of intimacy, and put trust/commitment back into relationships. I also use EMDR, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to explore, educate and empower those with trauma and each person I come in contact with.
(231) 597-4054 View (231) 597-4054
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A New Day Counseling, Consulting & Community Svcs
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, ACS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lansing, MI 48917
Hello, Here at A New Day We work with children, adolescents, individuals, couples, and families! We are a practice with Licensed Professional Counselors, Social Workers and Psychologists who work with diverse populations. We care about the growth of each individual who walks into our office and are dedicated to helping them achieve their best possible outcome. Many people worry that counseling is only for people that are "not normal", however counseling is to support people and to help them become their best. We Offer face to face Sessions and Tele-health as needed to better assist.
Hello, Here at A New Day We work with children, adolescents, individuals, couples, and families! We are a practice with Licensed Professional Counselors, Social Workers and Psychologists who work with diverse populations. We care about the growth of each individual who walks into our office and are dedicated to helping them achieve their best possible outcome. Many people worry that counseling is only for people that are "not normal", however counseling is to support people and to help them become their best. We Offer face to face Sessions and Tele-health as needed to better assist.
(517) 300-0352 View (517) 300-0352
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Advanced Behavioral Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Swartz Creek, MI 48473  (Online Only)
Hello, I am Hanna Newton, LMSW and I own my own private practice where I implement effective psychotherapy methods to instill self-understanding among patients and encourage them to adopt new attitudes and feelings towards life situations. We are a small private virtual practice able to see you within the week. Each of our clinicians have specific qualifications that allow all your needs to be met. Please take a look at advbehavioralhealth.com to see our team!
Hello, I am Hanna Newton, LMSW and I own my own private practice where I implement effective psychotherapy methods to instill self-understanding among patients and encourage them to adopt new attitudes and feelings towards life situations. We are a small private virtual practice able to see you within the week. Each of our clinicians have specific qualifications that allow all your needs to be met. Please take a look at advbehavioralhealth.com to see our team!
(810) 374-0228 View (810) 374-0228
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Kathryn Leigh Warren
Limited Licensed Psychologist, M, A, L, P
Verified Verified
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
I am a limited license psychologist In Grand Rapids Michigan. I have my own practice where I specialize in working with adults and children. I have a CBT focused, Mindfulness approach to helping people with Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, and other cognitive challenges.
I am a limited license psychologist In Grand Rapids Michigan. I have my own practice where I specialize in working with adults and children. I have a CBT focused, Mindfulness approach to helping people with Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, and other cognitive challenges.
(616) 612-1269 View (616) 612-1269
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.