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- Treatment and Recovery | National Institute on Drug Abuse
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 research-based methods that help people to stop using drugs and resume productive lives, also known as being in recovery Can addiction be cured? Like treatment for other chronic diseases such as heart
- Advancing reduction of drug use as an endpoint in addiction treatment . . .
It can pose a barrier to seeking and entering treatment and perpetuate stigma and shame at treatment setbacks By the same token, reduction of substance use has important public health benefits as well as clinical benefits for patients, and recognition of this could greatly advance medication development for treatment of addiction and its symptoms
- Treatment | National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Only certified opioid treatment programs can dispense methadone for treating opioid use disorder Addiction treatment can also be initiated in other settings including emergency departments (for instance, after a drug overdose) and in criminal justice settings
- Addiction Treatment - National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
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 received substance use treatment at a specialty facility (2021 DT 5 39B) *1 Review these research-based guides for helpful information on addiction treatment
- Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment: A Research-Based Guide (Third . . .
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 addiction treatment, answers to frequently asked questions, an overview of the drug addiction treatment landscape in the United States, and an outline of evidence-based treatment approaches
- Advancing Recovery Research | National Institute on Drug Abuse
In whatever way recovery services are implemented, access and engagement over a longer duration of time than typical stints of addiction treatment can be crucial to help a person maintain remission and provide support when times get tough
- Advancing Addiction Science and Practical Solutions | National . . .
Drugs, Brains, and Behavior: The Science of Addiction Advancing Addiction Science and Practical Solutions Leading the Search for Scientific Solutions To address all aspects of drug use and its harmful consequences, NIDA's research program ranges from basic studies of the addicted brain and behavior to clinical strategies and health services
- Sex Differences in Substance Use Disorder Treatment
There are more men than women in treatment for substance use disorders However, women are more likely to seek treatment for dependence on sedatives such as anti-anxiety and sleep medications 14 In addition, although men have historically been more likely to seek treatment for heroin use, the rate of women seeking treatment has increased in recent decades 154 Substance use disorders may
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