Treatments For Addiction That Are Proven Successful

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Top 5 Treatments For Addiction
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• Addiction treatment is not one-size-fits-all.
  Treatments may vary based on your needs. You can
  choose the treatment that works best for you
  based on the substance you're abusing, the level
  of care you need, your personal mental health
  needs, or what health care options you can
  afford. Here are some of the most common
  addiction treatments that have set patients on a
  successful path to recovery.

1. Outpatient Treatment Programs
Outpatient treatment varies in the types and
intensity of services offered. Such treatment
costs less than residential or inpatient
treatment and often is more suitable for people
with jobs or extensive social supports. It should
be noted, however, that low-intensity programs
may offer little more than drug education. Other
outpatient models, such as intensive day
treatment, can be comparable to residential
programs in services and effectiveness, depending
on the individual patients characteristics and
needs. In many outpatient programs, group
counseling can be a major component. Some
outpatient programs are also designed to treat
patients with medical or other mental health
problems in addition to their drug disorders.
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2. Group Counseling

• Many therapeutic settings use group therapy to
  capitalize on the social reinforcement offered by
  peer discussion and to help promote drug-free
  lifestyles. Research has shown that when group
  therapy either is offered in conjunction with
  individualized drug counseling or is formatted to
  reflect the principles of cognitive-behavioral
  therapy or contingency management, positive
  outcomes are achieved. Currently, researchers are
  testing conditions in which group therapy can be
  standardized and made more community-friendly.

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3. Sober Living Homes

• Sober living homes operate as a residential
  bridge between an inpatient treatment center for
  drug addiction and the return to normal life.
  These are a great option for people in recovery
  who need additional time reinforcing what was
  learned in rehab. Sober living homes help people
  in recovery strengthen their new healthy habits
  while still residing in the comfort of a
  structured environment.

4. Detoxification
Medically-assisted detox allows you to rid your
body of addictive substances in a safe
environment. This is beneficial because sometimes
substance withdrawal can cause unpleasant or even
life-threatening physical symptoms. Because detox
does not treat the underlying behavioral causes
of the addiction, it is typically used in
combination with other therapies.
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• 5. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

According to American Addiction Centers,
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a valuable
treatment tool because it can be used for many
different types of addiction including, but not
limited to, food addiction, alcohol addiction,
and prescription drug addiction. Not only can CBT
help you recognize your unhealthy behavioral
patterns, but it can also help you learn to
identify triggers and develop coping skills. CBT
can be combined with other therapeutic techniques
as well.