Addiction Treatment Centers in Oxon Hill, MD

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Sandstone Care Alexandria Outpatient Center
Treatment Center
Serves Area
When you and your family are facing addiction, it can feel impossible to know what treatment will actually make a difference.
We know it is discouraging to feel like you need everything figured out before asking for help. At Sandstone Care Alexandria, you do not need a diagnosis to get started. We meet teens & young adults where they are. Our care is designed for the specific challenges they face at their stage of life, whether those struggles are easy to see or harder to recognize
When you and your family are facing addiction, it can feel impossible to know what treatment will actually make a difference.
We know it is discouraging to feel like you need everything figured out before asking for help. At Sandstone Care Alexandria, you do not need a diagnosis to get started. We meet teens & young adults where they are. Our care is designed for the specific challenges they face at their stage of life, whether those struggles are easy to see or harder to recognize
(703) 991-8529 View (703) 991-8529
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Serenity Outpatient Services
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Serenity Outpatient Service's ideal client is a person who has made the decision to improve the status of their life by overcoming addiction.
Serenity Outpatient Services can help you by listening and giving you a detailed assessment with a therapy plan that is custom to your particular circumstances. We will not make any assumptions, judgements or treat you like a number. We keep our practice small on purpose to give everyone who walks through our doors the intimate experience they need to heal.
Serenity Outpatient Service's ideal client is a person who has made the decision to improve the status of their life by overcoming addiction.
Serenity Outpatient Services can help you by listening and giving you a detailed assessment with a therapy plan that is custom to your particular circumstances. We will not make any assumptions, judgements or treat you like a number. We keep our practice small on purpose to give everyone who walks through our doors the intimate experience they need to heal.
(844) 939-3937 View (844) 939-3937
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Changing Lives Adult & Youth Services, LLC
Treatment Center
Serves Area
As a person-centered community based program we are an Accredited Behavioral Health Provider in Maryland and our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary rehabilitative approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, we look forward to working with you to achieve your goals. Please call or email us for a consultation today.
As a person-centered community based program we are an Accredited Behavioral Health Provider in Maryland and our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary rehabilitative approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, we look forward to working with you to achieve your goals. Please call or email us for a consultation today.
(301) 273-7738 View (301) 273-7738

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Photo of Pam Reiman - Bridging the Gaps Inc, Treatment Center, JD, LCSW, CAADC, CSAC
Bridging the Gaps Inc
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Bridging the Gaps (BTG) is an integrative addiction treatment center in Winchester, Virginia, offering Residential Treatment, Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and Outpatient (OP) services for adults with substance use disorders.
Bridging the Gaps’ 24-bed residential program offers an intimate, supportive environment where clients are truly seen and valued. As the foundation of our continuum of care, residential treatment provides personalized support for substance use and co-occurring disorders, helping clients build a strong foundation for lasting recovery and transformation.
Bridging the Gaps (BTG) is an integrative addiction treatment center in Winchester, Virginia, offering Residential Treatment, Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and Outpatient (OP) services for adults with substance use disorders.
Bridging the Gaps’ 24-bed residential program offers an intimate, supportive environment where clients are truly seen and valued. As the foundation of our continuum of care, residential treatment provides personalized support for substance use and co-occurring disorders, helping clients build a strong foundation for lasting recovery and transformation.
(540) 346-4106 View (540) 346-4106
Photo of Cyndi Turner - Insight Into Action Therapy, Treatment Center, LCSW, LSATP, MAC
Insight Into Action Therapy
Treatment Center
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
You can get all of your mental health and substance use treatment in one place.
We can help. We know that substance use occurs on a spectrum and not everyone is an "addict" or "alcoholic." Often people participate in a group and individual therapy, but you might just need education or relapse prevention. The Dual Diagnosis Recovery Program has tracts for adolescents and their parents, young adults, and adults because each age group has different needs. You will learn WHY you or a loved one is using drugs or alcohol and get tools to manage life better. If you have a DUI or other legal charge, our services satisfy ASAP requirements. You can get drug/ alcohol testing and/or Breathlyzers on-site and necessary paperwork for your lawyer or probation officer. If you are unsure of whether your drinking is a problem, take the Alcohol Moderation Assessment and read Practicing Alcohol Moderation: A Comprehensive Workbook to learn how to have a better relationship with alcohol.
You can get all of your mental health and substance use treatment in one place.
We can help. We know that substance use occurs on a spectrum and not everyone is an "addict" or "alcoholic." Often people participate in a group and individual therapy, but you might just need education or relapse prevention. The Dual Diagnosis Recovery Program has tracts for adolescents and their parents, young adults, and adults because each age group has different needs. You will learn WHY you or a loved one is using drugs or alcohol and get tools to manage life better. If you have a DUI or other legal charge, our services satisfy ASAP requirements. You can get drug/ alcohol testing and/or Breathlyzers on-site and necessary paperwork for your lawyer or probation officer. If you are unsure of whether your drinking is a problem, take the Alcohol Moderation Assessment and read Practicing Alcohol Moderation: A Comprehensive Workbook to learn how to have a better relationship with alcohol.
(703) 215-9660 View (703) 215-9660
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DiscoveryMD
Treatment Center
Hanover, MD 21076
DiscoveryMD of Hanover, Maryland (formerly New Life Addiction Counseling & Mental Health Services), offers treatment options for depression, anxiety and other outpatient mental health needs.
Through the intensive outpatient program, DiscoveryMD transitions patients from crisis to stabilization, providing a full complement of addiction treatment and mental health support services. Our addiction treatment program is based on a medical model where addiction is considered a disease and treated on an individualized basis. DiscoveryMD offers a safe and confidential atmosphere that promotes various avenues of treatment and assists patients in developing a healthy and sober lifestyle. Patients’ needs are quickly assessed and appropriate on-site psychiatric care, including medication if needed, is provided. We have a variety of services that are personalized and proven to help you heal: assessment, evaluation and treatment recommendations; outpatient group programs; MAT (if necessary); support groups; individual psychotherapy; and continuing care programs.
DiscoveryMD of Hanover, Maryland (formerly New Life Addiction Counseling & Mental Health Services), offers treatment options for depression, anxiety and other outpatient mental health needs.
Through the intensive outpatient program, DiscoveryMD transitions patients from crisis to stabilization, providing a full complement of addiction treatment and mental health support services. Our addiction treatment program is based on a medical model where addiction is considered a disease and treated on an individualized basis. DiscoveryMD offers a safe and confidential atmosphere that promotes various avenues of treatment and assists patients in developing a healthy and sober lifestyle. Patients’ needs are quickly assessed and appropriate on-site psychiatric care, including medication if needed, is provided. We have a variety of services that are personalized and proven to help you heal: assessment, evaluation and treatment recommendations; outpatient group programs; MAT (if necessary); support groups; individual psychotherapy; and continuing care programs.
(443) 234-9166 View (443) 234-9166
Photo of Kara Gross - Teen Anxiety & Depression Treatment at Evolve, Treatment Center
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.
(925) 281-5657 View (925) 281-5657
Photo of Sandstone C - Sandstone Care Teen Center at Cascade, Treatment Center, MD, LPC, LAC, CAC-III, CSAC-A
When your teen is struggling with substance use or mental health challenges, it can be hard to know what kind of help will really make a difference.
No two teens arrive in the same place. Some are in visible crisis. Others have been quietly struggling for longer than anyone realized. Our clinical team builds individualized treatment plans that are continuously updated as your teen's needs become clearer, so care always reflects where they actually are.
When your teen is struggling with substance use or mental health challenges, it can be hard to know what kind of help will really make a difference.
No two teens arrive in the same place. Some are in visible crisis. Others have been quietly struggling for longer than anyone realized. Our clinical team builds individualized treatment plans that are continuously updated as your teen's needs become clearer, so care always reflects where they actually are.
(719) 398-7772 View (719) 398-7772
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Alta Loma Transformational Services
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Alta Loma is a transformational experience for individuals diagnosed with chronic Psychiatric and Substance Abuse issues. Alta Loma is designed as a solution for individuals with Psychiatric and Substance Use Disorders who may not have found success at other traditional treatment programs. By providing a structured environment where residents can find emotional and psychological stability, Alta Loma will address the whole person and help them to integrate successfully into society.
Alta Loma is a transformational experience for individuals diagnosed with chronic Psychiatric and Substance Abuse issues. Alta Loma is designed as a solution for individuals with Psychiatric and Substance Use Disorders who may not have found success at other traditional treatment programs. By providing a structured environment where residents can find emotional and psychological stability, Alta Loma will address the whole person and help them to integrate successfully into society.
(737) 215-4152 View (737) 215-4152
Photo of Sandstone C - Sandstone Care Towson Outpatient Center, Treatment Center, MD, LPC, LAC, CAC-lll, CSACA
When you and your family are facing addiction, it can feel impossible to know what treatment will actually make a difference.
We know it is discouraging to feel like you need everything figured out before asking for help. At Sandstone Care Towson, you do not need a diagnosis to get started. We meet teens and young adults where they are. Our care is designed for the specific challenges they face at their stage of life, whether those struggles are easy to see or harder to recognize.
When you and your family are facing addiction, it can feel impossible to know what treatment will actually make a difference.
We know it is discouraging to feel like you need everything figured out before asking for help. At Sandstone Care Towson, you do not need a diagnosis to get started. We meet teens and young adults where they are. Our care is designed for the specific challenges they face at their stage of life, whether those struggles are easy to see or harder to recognize.
(301) 321-7362 View (301) 321-7362
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Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health
Treatment Center
Columbia, MD 21044
Kolmac serves adults and adolescents who are seeking outpatient care for mental health and substance use concerns.
Kolmac provides outpatient and intensive outpatient programs for adults and adolescents, focused on mental health and substance use treatment. Care includes individual therapy, group therapy, family involvement when appropriate, and psychiatric services, all coordinated within one care team.
Kolmac serves adults and adolescents who are seeking outpatient care for mental health and substance use concerns.
Kolmac provides outpatient and intensive outpatient programs for adults and adolescents, focused on mental health and substance use treatment. Care includes individual therapy, group therapy, family involvement when appropriate, and psychiatric services, all coordinated within one care team.
(855) 697-5759 View (855) 697-5759
Photo of Sandstone C - Sandstone Care Rockville Outpatient Center, Treatment Center, MD, LPC, LAC, CAC-III, CSAC-A
When you and your family are facing addiction, it can feel impossible to know what treatment will actually make a difference.
We know it is discouraging to feel like you need everything figured out before asking for help. At Sandstone Care Rockville you do not need a diagnosis to get started. We meet teens and young adults where they are. Our care is designed for the specific challenges they face at their stage of life, whether those struggles are easy to see or harder to recognize
When you and your family are facing addiction, it can feel impossible to know what treatment will actually make a difference.
We know it is discouraging to feel like you need everything figured out before asking for help. At Sandstone Care Rockville you do not need a diagnosis to get started. We meet teens and young adults where they are. Our care is designed for the specific challenges they face at their stage of life, whether those struggles are easy to see or harder to recognize
(240) 434-0181 View (240) 434-0181
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Nashville Treatment Solutions
Treatment Center
Serves Area
NTS provides clinical and medical services to adults struggling with mental health and addiction.
Nashville Treatment Solutions, a dually licensed mental health and substance abuse program, takes our expertise and combines it with a healthy dose of empathy and authenticity to create effective treatments and proven programs. Paving a pathway to a future free of the strongholds of addiction and mental concerns is the ultimate goal. Your recovery begins with an authentic relationship between you and us. We understand that you are uniquely you and that your story is yours alone. It is our desire to build trust so that we can meet you on a personal level. Our professionals are experienced and equipped to help you on your path to recovery.
NTS provides clinical and medical services to adults struggling with mental health and addiction.
Nashville Treatment Solutions, a dually licensed mental health and substance abuse program, takes our expertise and combines it with a healthy dose of empathy and authenticity to create effective treatments and proven programs. Paving a pathway to a future free of the strongholds of addiction and mental concerns is the ultimate goal. Your recovery begins with an authentic relationship between you and us. We understand that you are uniquely you and that your story is yours alone. It is our desire to build trust so that we can meet you on a personal level. Our professionals are experienced and equipped to help you on your path to recovery.
(629) 280-3196 View (629) 280-3196
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Tranquility Woods Addiction Treatment Center
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Top Rated Residential program on the East Coast! "Your life does not get better by chance... It gets better by change." Upon your arrival, you will quickly be taken to our gorgeous and welcoming facility. You will be greeted by our Intake Specialist, who will welcome you to our treatment family. Immediately you will notice how warm and caring we are, from the residential staff and therapists, and our physicians. Individual, one-on-one therapy is the cornerstone of the Tranquility Woods program. Every patient has an individual treatment plan based on clinical findings, aftercare needs, and demographic information. Clients can benefit from a minimum of 4 to 5 hours of one on one individual therapy sessions weekly. Group therapy is dynamic and fluid, and occasionally, we invite experts in addiction and behavioral health to come in and lead group classes. Our program is perfect for those seeking a smaller, intimate program and is looking for a lot of individual counseling to help manage triggers, cravings, and stressors that contribute to substance abuse.
Top Rated Residential program on the East Coast! "Your life does not get better by chance... It gets better by change." Upon your arrival, you will quickly be taken to our gorgeous and welcoming facility. You will be greeted by our Intake Specialist, who will welcome you to our treatment family. Immediately you will notice how warm and caring we are, from the residential staff and therapists, and our physicians. Individual, one-on-one therapy is the cornerstone of the Tranquility Woods program. Every patient has an individual treatment plan based on clinical findings, aftercare needs, and demographic information. Clients can benefit from a minimum of 4 to 5 hours of one on one individual therapy sessions weekly. Group therapy is dynamic and fluid, and occasionally, we invite experts in addiction and behavioral health to come in and lead group classes. Our program is perfect for those seeking a smaller, intimate program and is looking for a lot of individual counseling to help manage triggers, cravings, and stressors that contribute to substance abuse.
(410) 844-4772 View (410) 844-4772
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Pyramid Healthcare - California, MD
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Pyramid Healthcare's inpatient residential and outpatient substance use and co-occurring disorders treatment center in California, MD serves both men and women.
We opened our doors more than 20 years ago for a single reason: to set the standard in identifying human service needs – and creating individual and family solutions – to improve quality of life with integrity, collaboration, passion and dedication. With 80+ active locations today, Pyramid Healthcare operates with the same focus on individual dignity, respect and care that first defined our success. Guided by a strong vision and a stronger passion for treatment and recovery, Pyramid Healthcare remains committed to strengthening the health and well-being of our own community.
Pyramid Healthcare's inpatient residential and outpatient substance use and co-occurring disorders treatment center in California, MD serves both men and women.
We opened our doors more than 20 years ago for a single reason: to set the standard in identifying human service needs – and creating individual and family solutions – to improve quality of life with integrity, collaboration, passion and dedication. With 80+ active locations today, Pyramid Healthcare operates with the same focus on individual dignity, respect and care that first defined our success. Guided by a strong vision and a stronger passion for treatment and recovery, Pyramid Healthcare remains committed to strengthening the health and well-being of our own community.
(410) 401-8188 View (410) 401-8188
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Recovery Life Group LLC
Treatment Center
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Recovery Life's mission is to provide a safe, comfortable, and compassionate environment while giving the best therapeutic treatment possible for those suffering from addiction.
Recovery Life offers personalized treatment plans, warm family atmosphere and highly skilled staff. We understand that each clients struggle with substance and or alcohol abuse is unique to his or her experiences and background. Our team focus on giving each person the tools and skills they need to produce lasting positive outcomes.
Recovery Life's mission is to provide a safe, comfortable, and compassionate environment while giving the best therapeutic treatment possible for those suffering from addiction.
Recovery Life offers personalized treatment plans, warm family atmosphere and highly skilled staff. We understand that each clients struggle with substance and or alcohol abuse is unique to his or her experiences and background. Our team focus on giving each person the tools and skills they need to produce lasting positive outcomes.
(240) 213-3428 View (240) 213-3428
Photo of Sandstone C - Sandstone Care Teen & Young Adult Treatment Center, Treatment Center, MD, LPC, LAC, CAC-III, CSAC-A
When you and your family are facing addiction, it can feel impossible to know what treatment will actually make a difference.
We know it is discouraging to feel like you need everything figured out before asking for help. At Sandstone Care Rockvil, you do not need a diagnosis to get started. We meet teens and young adults where they are. Our care is designed for the specific challenges they face at their stage of life, whether those struggles are easy to see or harder to recognize.
When you and your family are facing addiction, it can feel impossible to know what treatment will actually make a difference.
We know it is discouraging to feel like you need everything figured out before asking for help. At Sandstone Care Rockvil, you do not need a diagnosis to get started. We meet teens and young adults where they are. Our care is designed for the specific challenges they face at their stage of life, whether those struggles are easy to see or harder to recognize.
(240) 858-0384 View (240) 858-0384
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Ashley Addiction Treatment
Treatment Center
Serves Area
Ashley Addiction Treatment is a private, non-profit, Joint Commission accredited, 100-bed, inpatient addiction and chronic pain treatment center located on a picturesque, 147-acre campus on the banks of the Chesapeake Bay in Northern Maryland.
Our philosophy at Ashley Addiction Treatment is that those addicted or in chronic pain can have a better life. Everything for recovery because recovery is everything.
Ashley Addiction Treatment is a private, non-profit, Joint Commission accredited, 100-bed, inpatient addiction and chronic pain treatment center located on a picturesque, 147-acre campus on the banks of the Chesapeake Bay in Northern Maryland.
Our philosophy at Ashley Addiction Treatment is that those addicted or in chronic pain can have a better life. Everything for recovery because recovery is everything.
(800) 799-4673 View (800) 799-4673
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Hygea Healthcare
Treatment Center
Serves Area
At Hygea Healthcare, we believe recovery is possible for everyone. Our licensed facility in Middle River provides compassionate, evidence-based treatment for substance use disorders in a safe and supportive environment. From detox to residential, we tailor each program to meet the unique needs of every individual. Our experienced team walks with you every step of the way—helping you build a strong foundation for lasting sobriety and a healthier future.
At Hygea Healthcare, we believe recovery is possible for everyone. Our licensed facility in Middle River provides compassionate, evidence-based treatment for substance use disorders in a safe and supportive environment. From detox to residential, we tailor each program to meet the unique needs of every individual. Our experienced team walks with you every step of the way—helping you build a strong foundation for lasting sobriety and a healthier future.
(410) 593-1918 View (410) 593-1918
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The Valley Residential Program
Treatment Center
Rockville, MD 20855
The Valley provides a full service of substance abuse treatment in a spacious, luxury home in Montgomery County, MD.
We believe that those struggling with addiction have a better chance at lasting sobriety when they can heal in a comforting environment. This is why we strive to create a restorative setting while providing exceptional addiction treatment. We have a sparkling swimming pool, plenty of outdoor space for group sessions, a fully customized menu, comfortable rooms with flat-screen TVs and game consoles, recreation rooms, and more. Our residential centers are also separated by gender, and residents have their own separate bathrooms. And for the most effective treatment, we always keep our counselor-to-patient ratio 1:12.
The Valley provides a full service of substance abuse treatment in a spacious, luxury home in Montgomery County, MD.
We believe that those struggling with addiction have a better chance at lasting sobriety when they can heal in a comforting environment. This is why we strive to create a restorative setting while providing exceptional addiction treatment. We have a sparkling swimming pool, plenty of outdoor space for group sessions, a fully customized menu, comfortable rooms with flat-screen TVs and game consoles, recreation rooms, and more. Our residential centers are also separated by gender, and residents have their own separate bathrooms. And for the most effective treatment, we always keep our counselor-to-patient ratio 1:12.
(301) 709-8590 View (301) 709-8590

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Addiction Treatment Centers
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.