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There are many addictive drugs, and treatments for specific drugs can differ. Treatment also varies depending on the characteristics of the patient. Problems associated with an individual's drug addiction can vary significantly. People who are addicted to drugs come from all walks of life. Many suffer from mental health, occupational, health, or social problems that make their addictive disorders much more difficult to treat. Even if there are few associated problems, the severity of addiction itself ranges widely among people. A variety of scientifically based approaches to drug addiction treatment exists. Drug addiction treatment can include behavioral therapy (such as counseling, cognitive therapy, or psychotherapy), medications, or their combination. Behavioral therapies offer people strategies for coping with their drug cravings, teach them ways to avoid drugs and prevent relapse, and help them deal with relapse if it occurs. When a person's drug-related behavior places him or her at higher risk for AIDS or other infectious diseases, behavioral therapies can help to reduce the risk of disease transmission. Case management and referral to other medical, psychological, and social services are crucial components of treatment for many patients. [url=http://www.soberrecovery.com/links/primary-addiction-treatment.html]Addition treatment [/url]

Many of addicted kids have been in/out of treatment many times. They learn how to use the system after awhile. Most of these kids need more time & help in a recovery program than most parents can afford, or insurance will cover. Perhaps we need to rethink the way addiction & treatment are being administered. If anyone reading this post needs help with finding support for grief as a result of losing a child to a drug related death, please contact me or www.griefnet.org. There is help available.
Susan H.
Mom of Kelly Arthur Hubenthal
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