We specialize in providing a flexible and personalized Intensive Outpatient Program that addresses substance abuse.
In addition, our Intensive Outpatient Program educates you on the essential tools and life skills required to navigate everyday life without the crutch of drugs and alcohol. We strive to make anxiety and depression manageable to assist you to handle triggers and stressful situations effectively, allowing you to practice these newfound sober living skills in the real world, we create a strong foundation for a smooth transition into regular life after rehab.
We specialize in providing a flexible and personalized Intensive Outpatient Program that addresses substance abuse.
In addition, our Intensive Outpatient Program educates you on the essential tools and life skills required to navigate everyday life without the crutch of drugs and alcohol. We strive to make anxiety and depression manageable to assist you to handle triggers and stressful situations effectively, allowing you to practice these newfound sober living skills in the real world, we create a strong foundation for a smooth transition into regular life after rehab.
Evolve Treatment Center is a premier location supporting adolescents ages 12-17 struggling with mental health, addiction, and/or behavioral issues.
Our licensed therapists, board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist, and onsite counselors are specially trained to treat teens with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder, ADHD, dual diagnoses, and high-risk, self-harming and/or suicidal behaviors. Our experienced clinical staff apply evidence-based treatments including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Behavioral Activation, and Motivational Interviewing. For teens struggling with addiction, we utilize Relapse Prevention, DBT for Substance Abuse, 12-Step support programs, and SMART Recovery. Upon admission, our treatment team collaborates with parents, schools, and referring providers to develop an individualized, solution-focused treatment plan that considers their unique history and target behaviors. At Evolve, we believe treatment works best when the entire family is involved, and parents participate in three hours of treatment a week via parent support groups, family therapy sessions, and multifamily group sessions.
Evolve Treatment Center is a premier location supporting adolescents ages 12-17 struggling with mental health, addiction, and/or behavioral issues.
Our licensed therapists, board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist, and onsite counselors are specially trained to treat teens with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder, ADHD, dual diagnoses, and high-risk, self-harming and/or suicidal behaviors. Our experienced clinical staff apply evidence-based treatments including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Behavioral Activation, and Motivational Interviewing. For teens struggling with addiction, we utilize Relapse Prevention, DBT for Substance Abuse, 12-Step support programs, and SMART Recovery. Upon admission, our treatment team collaborates with parents, schools, and referring providers to develop an individualized, solution-focused treatment plan that considers their unique history and target behaviors. At Evolve, we believe treatment works best when the entire family is involved, and parents participate in three hours of treatment a week via parent support groups, family therapy sessions, and multifamily group sessions.
Our family-centered, integrated approach fosters sustainable healing from mental health and co-occurring disorders such as anxiety, depression, trauma, psychosis, eating disorders, and substance use.
Our team in California includes clinical experts, licensed therapists, and teachers. We have assembled the best mental health leaders in the country to serve as the foundation for our treatment centers. Our skilled clinicians are innovative professionals who provide a truly comprehensive approach to individualized teen treatment.
Our family-centered, integrated approach fosters sustainable healing from mental health and co-occurring disorders such as anxiety, depression, trauma, psychosis, eating disorders, and substance use.
Our team in California includes clinical experts, licensed therapists, and teachers. We have assembled the best mental health leaders in the country to serve as the foundation for our treatment centers. Our skilled clinicians are innovative professionals who provide a truly comprehensive approach to individualized teen treatment.
Muir Wood Teen Treatment specializes in treating primary mental health, substance use disorders, and trauma.
Everything we do is built for teens ages 12–17, not adapted from adult models. Our team includes board-certified psychiatrists, highly trained therapists, nurses, educators, and recovery counselors who specialize in adolescent mental health and substance use treatment. Working as an integrated team, they deliver care tailored to each teen’s needs.
Muir Wood Teen Treatment specializes in treating primary mental health, substance use disorders, and trauma.
Everything we do is built for teens ages 12–17, not adapted from adult models. Our team includes board-certified psychiatrists, highly trained therapists, nurses, educators, and recovery counselors who specialize in adolescent mental health and substance use treatment. Working as an integrated team, they deliver care tailored to each teen’s needs.
Muir Wood Teen Treatment specializes in treating primary mental health, substance use disorders, and trauma.
Everything we do is built for teens ages 12–17, not adapted from adult models. Our team includes board-certified psychiatrists, highly trained therapists, nurses, educators, and recovery counselors who specialize in adolescent mental health and substance use treatment. Working as an integrated team, they deliver care tailored to each teen’s needs.
Muir Wood Teen Treatment specializes in treating primary mental health, substance use disorders, and trauma.
Everything we do is built for teens ages 12–17, not adapted from adult models. Our team includes board-certified psychiatrists, highly trained therapists, nurses, educators, and recovery counselors who specialize in adolescent mental health and substance use treatment. Working as an integrated team, they deliver care tailored to each teen’s needs.
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West Valley Detox & Treatment is a licensed all-inclusive recovery destination for people struggling with addiction and mental health.
The West Valley treatment model is designed to celebrate hope, provide a sense of direction and give clients the necessary tools to achieve success. Besides our commitment to excellence in addiction rehabilitation, West Valley Detox & Treatment is set apart from other facilities by our qualified clinicians, experienced professionals; many who are thought leaders in their respective fields.
West Valley Detox & Treatment is a licensed all-inclusive recovery destination for people struggling with addiction and mental health.
The West Valley treatment model is designed to celebrate hope, provide a sense of direction and give clients the necessary tools to achieve success. Besides our commitment to excellence in addiction rehabilitation, West Valley Detox & Treatment is set apart from other facilities by our qualified clinicians, experienced professionals; many who are thought leaders in their respective fields.
We provide proven help for teen depression, anxiety, suicidality, substance use, ADHD, ODD, conduct disorder, and other complex mental health issues.
When severe anxiety, isolation, or depression disrupts your teen's daily life, a supportive change of environment can be life-saving. Our immersive residential program offers an exclusive 6-bed retreat to step away from triggers and focus on deep healing. At Evolve, we provide 24/7 supervision and compassionate, evidence-based therapies tailored to complex mood disorders. Our continuum of care includes short-term residential treatment as well as structured outpatient support through our full-day Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) to help your teen regain control.
We provide proven help for teen depression, anxiety, suicidality, substance use, ADHD, ODD, conduct disorder, and other complex mental health issues.
When severe anxiety, isolation, or depression disrupts your teen's daily life, a supportive change of environment can be life-saving. Our immersive residential program offers an exclusive 6-bed retreat to step away from triggers and focus on deep healing. At Evolve, we provide 24/7 supervision and compassionate, evidence-based therapies tailored to complex mood disorders. Our continuum of care includes short-term residential treatment as well as structured outpatient support through our full-day Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and after-school Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) to help your teen regain control.
Serenity Knolls is a residential treatment center in Marin County, California, offering compassionate care for adults who are facing substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions.
Recovery is possible with the right tools and support. At Serenity Knolls, we use evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to help clients change negative patterns, manage triggers, and develop healthy coping strategies. These proven methods can help clients build resilience and find long-term healing.
Serenity Knolls is a residential treatment center in Marin County, California, offering compassionate care for adults who are facing substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions.
Recovery is possible with the right tools and support. At Serenity Knolls, we use evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to help clients change negative patterns, manage triggers, and develop healthy coping strategies. These proven methods can help clients build resilience and find long-term healing.
For over 30 years, The Camp Recovery Center has provided life-saving substance abuse & co-occurring disorder treatment that has helped numerous adolescents and adults live happy, healthy lives.
The Camp Recovery Center offers a full spectrum of treatment options for adolescents, women, and men who wish to recover from addiction to drugs and/or alcohol and co-occurring disorders. For those who come to The Camp requiring detoxification from the harmful substances they are addicted to, this center offers detox services that occur at the start of a resident's care. Once detox is complete, patients begin residential programming. Residential treatment at The Camp is catered to meet the needs each patient, offering separate specialized care for adolescents and adults. Residential treatment is most appropriate for those who require structured yet highly supported treatment to defeat their addictions & co-occurring disorders. The Camp also offers an intensive outpatient program for adults, which is often used as a step-down programming option for those who have completed residential treatment. Each one of these programs includes treatment for co-occurring mental illnesses, to ensure residents receive the most effective care possible.
For over 30 years, The Camp Recovery Center has provided life-saving substance abuse & co-occurring disorder treatment that has helped numerous adolescents and adults live happy, healthy lives.
The Camp Recovery Center offers a full spectrum of treatment options for adolescents, women, and men who wish to recover from addiction to drugs and/or alcohol and co-occurring disorders. For those who come to The Camp requiring detoxification from the harmful substances they are addicted to, this center offers detox services that occur at the start of a resident's care. Once detox is complete, patients begin residential programming. Residential treatment at The Camp is catered to meet the needs each patient, offering separate specialized care for adolescents and adults. Residential treatment is most appropriate for those who require structured yet highly supported treatment to defeat their addictions & co-occurring disorders. The Camp also offers an intensive outpatient program for adults, which is often used as a step-down programming option for those who have completed residential treatment. Each one of these programs includes treatment for co-occurring mental illnesses, to ensure residents receive the most effective care possible.
Evolve’s caring, customized approach helps teens break free from addiction and rebuild hope for a better future We offer therapeutic programs for teens, including short-term residential treatment.
We combine evidence-based therapy with cutting-edge diagnostic tools to deliver individualized, data-driven care. Our innovative approach ensures measurable progress, proven outcomes, and lasting change. We provide proven help for teen depression, anxiety, suicidality, substance use, ADHD, ODD, conduct disorder, and other complex mental health issues.
Evolve’s caring, customized approach helps teens break free from addiction and rebuild hope for a better future We offer therapeutic programs for teens, including short-term residential treatment.
We combine evidence-based therapy with cutting-edge diagnostic tools to deliver individualized, data-driven care. Our innovative approach ensures measurable progress, proven outcomes, and lasting change. We provide proven help for teen depression, anxiety, suicidality, substance use, ADHD, ODD, conduct disorder, and other complex mental health issues.
Coast to Coast offers personalized treatment plans for addiction, substance abuse, mental health, and eating disorders.
We are not a one size fits all program. We identify our clients needs and tailor a treatment plan of evidence-based therapy for individual struggling with addiction, dual diagnosis, and mental health challenges. Through clinical group therapy, we foster healing, connection, and long-term recovery in a supportive and personalized environment.
Coast to Coast offers personalized treatment plans for addiction, substance abuse, mental health, and eating disorders.
We are not a one size fits all program. We identify our clients needs and tailor a treatment plan of evidence-based therapy for individual struggling with addiction, dual diagnosis, and mental health challenges. Through clinical group therapy, we foster healing, connection, and long-term recovery in a supportive and personalized environment.
Over the past 25 years, Serenity Knolls has built a reputation as a leading provider of cutting-edge care for substance abuse and other co-occurring mental illnesses.
Substance use disorders rarely occur in a vacuum, and there are typically factors in an individual's life that have served to trigger or exacerbate his or her drug or alcohol abuse. Some of these factors are environmental, but some are physiological. The term "co-occurring" disorder refers to the presence of a mental health condition that is diagnosed along with a substance use disorder. Sometimes individuals have turned to drugs or alcohol in an effort to mask the troubling symptoms of an undiagnosed and untreated mental illness, but this only serves to make the problem worse. There can be many signs and symptoms that a person is suffering from a co-occurring mental health disorder. If the person suddenly has a marked change in behavior, eating and sleeping patterns, affect, social habits, or mood, it may be time to seek professional help.
Over the past 25 years, Serenity Knolls has built a reputation as a leading provider of cutting-edge care for substance abuse and other co-occurring mental illnesses.
Substance use disorders rarely occur in a vacuum, and there are typically factors in an individual's life that have served to trigger or exacerbate his or her drug or alcohol abuse. Some of these factors are environmental, but some are physiological. The term "co-occurring" disorder refers to the presence of a mental health condition that is diagnosed along with a substance use disorder. Sometimes individuals have turned to drugs or alcohol in an effort to mask the troubling symptoms of an undiagnosed and untreated mental illness, but this only serves to make the problem worse. There can be many signs and symptoms that a person is suffering from a co-occurring mental health disorder. If the person suddenly has a marked change in behavior, eating and sleeping patterns, affect, social habits, or mood, it may be time to seek professional help.
We are a boutique residential medical drug and alcohol detoxification facility specializing addiction treatment and dual diagnosis.
While group therapy, evidence based curriculum and experiential activities are important parts of our treatment program, our exceptional staff of counselors, on-site Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and our incredible Chef are the key components that make the most difference in our clients' recovery. Our counselors are experts in addiction and co-occurring disorders, and because many of them are in recovery themselves they understand what you are going through and how to help you start over and live sober again. We also pride ourselves on having an extremely high clinical staff to client ratio compared to most other recovery programs. This allows our clinical staff to spend significantly more individual counseling time with each client, so that they can truly customize each person's treatment plan, goals, objectives, and discharge plan.
We are a boutique residential medical drug and alcohol detoxification facility specializing addiction treatment and dual diagnosis.
While group therapy, evidence based curriculum and experiential activities are important parts of our treatment program, our exceptional staff of counselors, on-site Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and our incredible Chef are the key components that make the most difference in our clients' recovery. Our counselors are experts in addiction and co-occurring disorders, and because many of them are in recovery themselves they understand what you are going through and how to help you start over and live sober again. We also pride ourselves on having an extremely high clinical staff to client ratio compared to most other recovery programs. This allows our clinical staff to spend significantly more individual counseling time with each client, so that they can truly customize each person's treatment plan, goals, objectives, and discharge plan.
Addiction is as unique as the people who suffer from it.
At The Canyon Santa Monica, we offer IOP Substance Abuse Treatment programs that understand mental health disorders too. Treating the physical addiction is not treating the whole person. Our commitment to both your alcohol or drug abuse issues and mental health needs ensures that we take care of your body, spirit and mind – something that we pride ourselves in and believe as an experienced treatment center.
Addiction is as unique as the people who suffer from it.
At The Canyon Santa Monica, we offer IOP Substance Abuse Treatment programs that understand mental health disorders too. Treating the physical addiction is not treating the whole person. Our commitment to both your alcohol or drug abuse issues and mental health needs ensures that we take care of your body, spirit and mind – something that we pride ourselves in and believe as an experienced treatment center.
Canton Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Massillon, Ohio, is a leading provider of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for adults age 18 and older who are struggling with opioid use disorder, which is the clinical term for opioid addiction.
When you arrive at our opioid addiction treatment center, our experienced staff will conduct a comprehensive assessment of your medical and opioid use history. Everyone has a different experience with opioid addiction, which is why our team strives to understand each patient’s unique background. Every person who participates in medication-assisted treatment receives an individualized care plan to guide them through treatment. Based on your specific needs, you will receive a schedule of therapy sessions and a prescription for buprenorphine, methadone, or Suboxone. At Canton CTC, individual and group therapy sessions are essential components of treatment. Guided by compassionate professionals, these sessions can provide valuable support throughout your recovery journey. We understand that recovery can be challenging, even when you recognize the positive impact it will have on your health and well-being. Our dedicated team is committed to ensuring your comfort and empowering you every step of the way.
Canton Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Massillon, Ohio, is a leading provider of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for adults age 18 and older who are struggling with opioid use disorder, which is the clinical term for opioid addiction.
When you arrive at our opioid addiction treatment center, our experienced staff will conduct a comprehensive assessment of your medical and opioid use history. Everyone has a different experience with opioid addiction, which is why our team strives to understand each patient’s unique background. Every person who participates in medication-assisted treatment receives an individualized care plan to guide them through treatment. Based on your specific needs, you will receive a schedule of therapy sessions and a prescription for buprenorphine, methadone, or Suboxone. At Canton CTC, individual and group therapy sessions are essential components of treatment. Guided by compassionate professionals, these sessions can provide valuable support throughout your recovery journey. We understand that recovery can be challenging, even when you recognize the positive impact it will have on your health and well-being. Our dedicated team is committed to ensuring your comfort and empowering you every step of the way.
Direct Neurofeedback® is an extremely low-strength electric current that is effective in reducing the symptoms of anxiety, depression, traumatic brain injury (TBI), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), addiction, attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD), insomnia, and chronic pain.
Brainwave Optimization is an effective, holistic and non-invasive method that guides a brain back to its natural, healthy, balanced state. Over 60,000 people worldwide have experienced breakthroughs utilizing Brainwave Optimization with RTB(tm) (Real-Time Balancing). Traumas, physical or emotional, can knock brain functions out of balance. The resulting imbalance often leads to ailments and disorders. Most of these consequences are eased when the brain is back in a state of harmony. During a Brainwave Optimization session, EEG sensors are placed on the client's head. A certified Brainwave Technologist uses proprietary software to analyze the brainwave signals and locate areas of imbalance. This information guides the design of the Brainwave Optimization protocols, custom-tailored to the client's particular needs. Relaxing in an anti-gravity chair, the client listens to soothing musical tones. These tones are the sound of the client's own brainwaves, processed through Brain State Technologies software, and played back to the client in real time. These tones act like a mirror in which the brain can perceive its own imbalances and auto-calibrate itself toward a more relaxed and optimal state.
Direct Neurofeedback® is an extremely low-strength electric current that is effective in reducing the symptoms of anxiety, depression, traumatic brain injury (TBI), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), addiction, attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD), insomnia, and chronic pain.
Brainwave Optimization is an effective, holistic and non-invasive method that guides a brain back to its natural, healthy, balanced state. Over 60,000 people worldwide have experienced breakthroughs utilizing Brainwave Optimization with RTB(tm) (Real-Time Balancing). Traumas, physical or emotional, can knock brain functions out of balance. The resulting imbalance often leads to ailments and disorders. Most of these consequences are eased when the brain is back in a state of harmony. During a Brainwave Optimization session, EEG sensors are placed on the client's head. A certified Brainwave Technologist uses proprietary software to analyze the brainwave signals and locate areas of imbalance. This information guides the design of the Brainwave Optimization protocols, custom-tailored to the client's particular needs. Relaxing in an anti-gravity chair, the client listens to soothing musical tones. These tones are the sound of the client's own brainwaves, processed through Brain State Technologies software, and played back to the client in real time. These tones act like a mirror in which the brain can perceive its own imbalances and auto-calibrate itself toward a more relaxed and optimal state.
Evolve Elk Grove treats teens ages 12-17 struggling with mental health, addiction, or behavioral issues.
When it comes to your teen's treatment, safety is essential. Families trust Evolve for exceptional clinical care in a highly secure environment. Dual-accredited by CARF and The Joint Commission, we meet the nation's strictest standards. With high staff-to-client ratios and a warm setting, we give parents peace of mind as teens heal and grow in our care.
Evolve Elk Grove treats teens ages 12-17 struggling with mental health, addiction, or behavioral issues.
When it comes to your teen's treatment, safety is essential. Families trust Evolve for exceptional clinical care in a highly secure environment. Dual-accredited by CARF and The Joint Commission, we meet the nation's strictest standards. With high staff-to-client ratios and a warm setting, we give parents peace of mind as teens heal and grow in our care.
Journey Hillside Tarzana is an exclusive six-bed addiction and dual diagnosis treatment center providing fully tailored drug and alcohol detox and residential treatment for substance use disorders.
Our residential treatment program often starts with detoxification (detox), a crucial step to remove drugs or alcohol from the body and set the stage for recovery. We limit the number of patients we admit to guarantee personalized care and attention. This approach allows us to create tailored detox and treatment plans for each individual. Our treatment plans combine evidence-based clinical therapies and experiential therapies, ensuring a safe and comfortable detox process, as well as a dynamic and effective residential stay. Throughout the journey, we support and guide our clients towards achieving and maintaining lasting sobriety.
Journey Hillside Tarzana is an exclusive six-bed addiction and dual diagnosis treatment center providing fully tailored drug and alcohol detox and residential treatment for substance use disorders.
Our residential treatment program often starts with detoxification (detox), a crucial step to remove drugs or alcohol from the body and set the stage for recovery. We limit the number of patients we admit to guarantee personalized care and attention. This approach allows us to create tailored detox and treatment plans for each individual. Our treatment plans combine evidence-based clinical therapies and experiential therapies, ensuring a safe and comfortable detox process, as well as a dynamic and effective residential stay. Throughout the journey, we support and guide our clients towards achieving and maintaining lasting sobriety.
Discover a haven of healing and transformation at Serenity Recovery, a premier residential addiction treatment facility nestled on 2 acres of picturesque and tranquil land.
Our multidisciplinary team of experts, including a psychiatrist, medical director, licensed therapist, certified AOD Counselors, and dedicated clinicians, is onsite six-seven days a week to provide comprehensive, evidence-based treatment. At Serenity Recovery, we take pride in our trauma-informed staff, who are well-versed in the latest breakthroughs in addiction counseling and mental health. Experience our holistic approach to recovery, combining traditional therapies with cutting-edge techniques tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual. Our serene grounds offer the perfect environment for reflection, relaxation, and growth, empowering you to forge a lasting and fulfilling path to sobriety.
Discover a haven of healing and transformation at Serenity Recovery, a premier residential addiction treatment facility nestled on 2 acres of picturesque and tranquil land.
Our multidisciplinary team of experts, including a psychiatrist, medical director, licensed therapist, certified AOD Counselors, and dedicated clinicians, is onsite six-seven days a week to provide comprehensive, evidence-based treatment. At Serenity Recovery, we take pride in our trauma-informed staff, who are well-versed in the latest breakthroughs in addiction counseling and mental health. Experience our holistic approach to recovery, combining traditional therapies with cutting-edge techniques tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual. Our serene grounds offer the perfect environment for reflection, relaxation, and growth, empowering you to forge a lasting and fulfilling path to sobriety.
Alta Centers provides subacute detox and residential addiction treatment to struggling individuals in a community environment with a transparent value, helping them feel safe and have a newfound sense of stability and belonging.
We are joint commission accredited and licensed by The Department of Healthcare Services. Alta Centers is located in the hills of Los Angeles, our detox boosts great scenery and a beautiful space to get sober. We provide quality care to someone suffering from addiction by working with them individually in a small six-bed private facility. We offer a team of compassionate staff who are here to assist you as you start the first process of recovery. Our dedicated staff includes 24-hour nursing, counselors, and support staff to provide quality care with a medical director who specializes in addiction treatment.
Alta Centers provides subacute detox and residential addiction treatment to struggling individuals in a community environment with a transparent value, helping them feel safe and have a newfound sense of stability and belonging.
We are joint commission accredited and licensed by The Department of Healthcare Services. Alta Centers is located in the hills of Los Angeles, our detox boosts great scenery and a beautiful space to get sober. We provide quality care to someone suffering from addiction by working with them individually in a small six-bed private facility. We offer a team of compassionate staff who are here to assist you as you start the first process of recovery. Our dedicated staff includes 24-hour nursing, counselors, and support staff to provide quality care with a medical director who specializes in addiction treatment.
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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.