Jul 6, 2020 · Can addiction be treated successfully? Yes, addiction is a treatable disorder. Research on the science of addiction and the treatment of substance use disorders has led to the development of …

Jun 17, 2025 · A therapy called contingency management uses small incentives (e.g. prizes, gift cards) to help patients stop using drugs and restore their ability to enjoy and engage with other activities. …

Feb 24, 2023 · Addiction Treatment In 2021, approximately 43.7 million people aged 12 or older (15.6% of the population) needed substance use treatment in the past year. However, only 6.8% of them …

Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment: A Research-Based Guide (Third Edition) Published in 2014, this report offered health professionals and other stakeholders information on principles of effective drug …

A variety of effective treatments are available for heroin use disorder, including both behavioral and pharmacological (medications). Both approaches help to restore a degree of normalcy to brain …

Jun 6, 2018 · Provides an overview of drug use and addiction, including what happens in the brain during drug use, why some people become addicted while others don't, and the importance of …

12-step model. This group therapy model draws on the social support offered by peer discussion to help promote and sustain drug-free lifestyles. Most drug addiction treatment programs encourage patients …

Mar 18, 2025 · This blog was also published in the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Weekly on March 18, 2025. For many people trying to recover from a substance use disorder, …

Nov 29, 2021 · This page offers background information and tips for providers to keep in mind while using person-first language, as well as terms to avoid to reduce stigma and negative bias when …

Mar 20, 2025 · Highlights Opioid use disorder is a chronic, treatable condition. There are effective, FDA-approved medications that can help people stop or reduce opioid use, including methadone, …