Chapter

Treatment Approaches for Drug Addiction

From HE A LTH EDUC A TION H E A L T H 1 0 0 V E R S I O N 3 by Sambif

Concepts

1. Treatment Principles

   "Drug addiction can be treated, but it is not simple. Because addiction is a chronic disease, people cannot simply stop using drugs for a few days and be cured. Most patients need long-term or repeate

2. Treatment Steps

   "Successful treatment has several steps: detoxification, behavioral counseling, medication for opioid, tobacco, or alcohol addiction, evaluation and treatment for co-occurring mental health issues suc

3. Medications

   "Medications can be used to manage withdrawal symptoms, prevent relapse, and treat co-occurring conditions. During detoxification, medications help suppress withdrawal symptoms. Patients can also use

4. Behavioral Therapies

   "Behavioral therapies help patients modify their attitudes and behaviors related to drug use, increase healthy life skills, and persist with other forms of treatment such as medication. Cognitive-beha