Addiction Treatment

Addiction treatment is intended to help people with compulsive drug and alcohol use.

Treatment can occur in a variety of settings, in many different forms, and for different lengths of time.

First step program

Outpatient

Residential/ Inpatient

A short-term, one-time addiction treatment is usually not sufficient. For many, treatment is a long-term process that involves detox, removing the drug residuals from the body to prevent cravings and social education to improve the life skills needed to live a successful, drug-free life.

Drug Addiction

Drugs known to cause addiction include illegal drugs as well as prescription or over-the-counter drugs, according to the definition of the American Society of Addiction Medicine.  The addictive quality of a drug varies from substance to substance, and from individual to individual.

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Alcohol Addiction

Alcohol addiction is a complicated problem.  Many say it’s just down to will power, but an alcoholic’s craving is so great that it suppresses the will or ability to stop drinking. Most alcoholics need assistance to stop drinking.

With effective treatment and support from family and friends, many have been able to stop drinking and rebuild their lives.

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