Addiction Treatment Options

(From Partnership to End Addiction):

For most people, “treatment” conjures images of detox or a residential rehab facility. In reality, detox (detoxification) is not treatment — it only addresses the physical symptoms of withdrawal — and a residential program is just one of a variety of options.

Treatment for substance use disorder can take place in different settings (inpatient or outpatient) and at different degrees of intensity. Typically, one’s treatment plan is designed to address their physical, psychological, emotional and social issues, in addition to their substance use. It addresses the type of substance too, as in the case of medications for opioid use disorders.

Before you make any decisions, take time to understand what treatment is, what it isn’t, and the options available. The following links will take you to the Partnership to End Addiction website where you can find more information.