Anyone providing drug addiction treatment should tailor it to suit a person’s individual needs to ensure that it is effective.
Treatment may involve some of the following components:
Behavioral therapy, which helps people build positive coping strategies and develop problem-solving skills.
Group therapy, which gives people the chance to acknowledge, share, and work through the psychological aspects of recovery with a group of peers under professional guidance.
Medications to help minimize withdrawal symptoms.
Additional medical care, which may include vocational training and other resources that address problems associated with chronic drug abuse, such as mental health conditions, unemployment, and medical conditions.
Drug abuse can affect many aspects of a person's physical and psychological health.
Some medications can cause drowsiness and slow breathing, while others can cause insomnia, paranoia or hallucinations.
Chronic drug use is associated with heart, kidney, and liver disease.
In addition to its physical effects, drug abuse can adversely affect a person's relationships, home and work life, and mental health.
Care providers should treat a person according to their needs.
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