What kinds of treatments are used in addiction recovery?

There are many types of treatment options to help a person in their recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. The rehabilitation plan needs to be tailored to the specific individual, since not all treatments are appropriate for each person. Specialized rehabilitation professionals work with the patient to decide what combination of treatment options will be more effective.

Some of the major treatment options are:

Residential or outpatient programs
Individual and group counseling
Medical management of symptoms
Treatment of other problems that may encourage drug and alcohol use
Learning and practicing specific life tools to help avoid relapse
Family education and support

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