Addiction Therapists in Marina Del Rey, CA
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Alexander Smith Douglas
Associate Clinical Social Worker
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
I help males struggling with anger, anxiety, depression, intimacy, defining masculinity, gender and sexual identity, relationships, life transitions, infidelity, and all forms of addiction.
I am a Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW 106791, employed and supervised by Kryss Castle, LMFT 95114 in Hermosa Beach and Marina del Rey.
I help males struggling with anger, anxiety, depression, intimacy, defining masculinity, gender and sexual identity, relationships, life transitions, infidelity, and all forms of addiction.
I am a Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW 106791, employed and supervised by Kryss Castle, LMFT 95114 in Hermosa Beach and Marina del Rey.
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Why Are We Here? We are here because addiction is an epidemic.
Whether you just completed residential treatment, or you’re in sober or transitional living, or you’re independently seeking a more intensive therapy experience, Revolve Recovery’s trauma-focused intensive outpatient program tailors it’s dynamic, comprehensive, and innovative approaches to effectively treat those dealing with trauma, PTSD, complex trauma, addiction, and the spectrum of co-occurring disorders. Our clients come to Revolve yearning for deeper, more intensively focused trauma therapy, and yearning for tangible action and change, dynamic life and relational shifts, relief, and lasting healing.
Why Are We Here? We are here because addiction is an epidemic.
Whether you just completed residential treatment, or you’re in sober or transitional living, or you’re independently seeking a more intensive therapy experience, Revolve Recovery’s trauma-focused intensive outpatient program tailors it’s dynamic, comprehensive, and innovative approaches to effectively treat those dealing with trauma, PTSD, complex trauma, addiction, and the spectrum of co-occurring disorders. Our clients come to Revolve yearning for deeper, more intensively focused trauma therapy, and yearning for tangible action and change, dynamic life and relational shifts, relief, and lasting healing.
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Jenny Pepper
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Working with a therapist who you feel safe with and connected to will make all the difference in your healing journey. I am a warm therapist, who will also be directive for the sake of your growth. I am sincerely dedicated to your healing journey. And, I can teach you practical tools to live a balanced and more fulfilling life. I would love to guide you towards better understanding yourself. I am highly trained in CBT, DBT and ACT. My approach is integrative, adapting to fit each person’s unique needs. I’ve worked extensively and closely with people struggling with anxiety, BPD, addiction, depression, and low self-worth.
Working with a therapist who you feel safe with and connected to will make all the difference in your healing journey. I am a warm therapist, who will also be directive for the sake of your growth. I am sincerely dedicated to your healing journey. And, I can teach you practical tools to live a balanced and more fulfilling life. I would love to guide you towards better understanding yourself. I am highly trained in CBT, DBT and ACT. My approach is integrative, adapting to fit each person’s unique needs. I’ve worked extensively and closely with people struggling with anxiety, BPD, addiction, depression, and low self-worth.
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I have a long standing interest in helping all types of people achieve freedom from alcohol and drug addiction and other types of unhealthy compulsive behaviors including acting out sexually.
Are you feeling stuck and would like some support to break free of repeating old patterns that are no longer serving you? Is your alcohol or drug use causing unnecessary problems? Is depression or anxiety keeping you from reaching your potential? Therapy can bring about transformational changes. Working together, we can explore your specific challenges and implement a plan that will bring relief. Overcoming life’s challenges is not easy, but I will provide consistent support and encouragement throughout the process.
I have a long standing interest in helping all types of people achieve freedom from alcohol and drug addiction and other types of unhealthy compulsive behaviors including acting out sexually.
Are you feeling stuck and would like some support to break free of repeating old patterns that are no longer serving you? Is your alcohol or drug use causing unnecessary problems? Is depression or anxiety keeping you from reaching your potential? Therapy can bring about transformational changes. Working together, we can explore your specific challenges and implement a plan that will bring relief. Overcoming life’s challenges is not easy, but I will provide consistent support and encouragement throughout the process.
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Charlene Mcpherson
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, Coach, BS, CADCIII, ICADC, YT200
Verified Verified
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
other services I can provide are Life coaching, MAT counseling and SAP ( Substance Abuse Professional) evaluations.
As an addiction counselor since 1991 I have had the opportunity to work with many clients helping them with, support to move forward in recovery, life changes, healing, healthy relationships, someone to listen, or getting their life balanced. We will work together taking steps that will guide you on your path of change and recovery. I believe everyone at some point in their life may need to seek out a counselor. Life is always changing. Situations come up in our life such as addiction, relapse, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, stress, grief and self-esteem issues.
other services I can provide are Life coaching, MAT counseling and SAP ( Substance Abuse Professional) evaluations.
As an addiction counselor since 1991 I have had the opportunity to work with many clients helping them with, support to move forward in recovery, life changes, healing, healthy relationships, someone to listen, or getting their life balanced. We will work together taking steps that will guide you on your path of change and recovery. I believe everyone at some point in their life may need to seek out a counselor. Life is always changing. Situations come up in our life such as addiction, relapse, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, stress, grief and self-esteem issues.
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Elisabeth Kazanci
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 (Online Only)
I have successfully worked with teens and adults who experience depression, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, substance abuse and issues related to abuse and trauma.
Do you feel like you're just drifting through life, merely getting by, or even struggling to keep up? If you're facing mental health challenges, know that you're not alone. In our fast-paced, social media-driven world, finding true contentment, fulfillment, and balance can be incredibly tough. Talking about and processing your emotional pain can be profoundly healing.
I have successfully worked with teens and adults who experience depression, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, substance abuse and issues related to abuse and trauma.
Do you feel like you're just drifting through life, merely getting by, or even struggling to keep up? If you're facing mental health challenges, know that you're not alone. In our fast-paced, social media-driven world, finding true contentment, fulfillment, and balance can be incredibly tough. Talking about and processing your emotional pain can be profoundly healing.
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Adam Mindel
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, CADC-II
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Whether it is you or your loved one that feels lost, with over 16 years of personal sobriety I know first hand that addiction is not hopeless .
Interventionist and Sober Coach with over 20,000 hours of specialization in addiction. Over the last 15 years I have helped thousands of individuals and families suffering from issues of substance abuse. Past Family Program Director, and Clinical Director for one of the nations largest charities specializing in addiction. At current, specialized practice helping families and individuals in crisis. CEO-Founder of Recover Integrity, extended care treatment for men www.recoverintegrity.com
Whether it is you or your loved one that feels lost, with over 16 years of personal sobriety I know first hand that addiction is not hopeless .
Interventionist and Sober Coach with over 20,000 hours of specialization in addiction. Over the last 15 years I have helped thousands of individuals and families suffering from issues of substance abuse. Past Family Program Director, and Clinical Director for one of the nations largest charities specializing in addiction. At current, specialized practice helping families and individuals in crisis. CEO-Founder of Recover Integrity, extended care treatment for men www.recoverintegrity.com
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This can be so overwhelming: scrolling through therapist after therapist, trying to figure out the next step. I am a licensed clinical psychologist, and in my private practice, I work with people struggling with anxiety, chronic avoidance, chronic annoyance, PTSD, addiction, relationship issues, or just the drudgery of adult life. I specifically enjoy working with the LGBTQIA+ community and people navigating major life changes. I also now offer Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP).
This can be so overwhelming: scrolling through therapist after therapist, trying to figure out the next step. I am a licensed clinical psychologist, and in my private practice, I work with people struggling with anxiety, chronic avoidance, chronic annoyance, PTSD, addiction, relationship issues, or just the drudgery of adult life. I specifically enjoy working with the LGBTQIA+ community and people navigating major life changes. I also now offer Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP).
In addition to in home detox services we can provide referrals to life coaches, sober living, inpatient rehab programs for addiction and depression.
We offer detox services for those struggling with drug or alcohol addiction. Our team will provide you with a highly experience detox nurse in the comfort of your home or referrals to inpatient detox programs. Receive a safe and medically monitored detox without the worry of being in a hospital environment and the disruption of other people. We have helped many people find relief from chemical dependency to alcohol, drugs, prescription drugs, methadone, heroin, suboxone, opiates, methamphetamine's, and most other substances.
In addition to in home detox services we can provide referrals to life coaches, sober living, inpatient rehab programs for addiction and depression.
We offer detox services for those struggling with drug or alcohol addiction. Our team will provide you with a highly experience detox nurse in the comfort of your home or referrals to inpatient detox programs. Receive a safe and medically monitored detox without the worry of being in a hospital environment and the disruption of other people. We have helped many people find relief from chemical dependency to alcohol, drugs, prescription drugs, methadone, heroin, suboxone, opiates, methamphetamine's, and most other substances.
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Tonya Meeks
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
I have extensive experience with dual diagnosis, addiction, & complex trauma. I have worked in private practice & residential and primary psychological treatment centers. I work as a drama therapist combining my clinical & performance background. I specialize in family working entire family system. I have direct and empathetic approach. Since becoming a mother I also, work on those areas specifically. In addition, I love working with artists, creative, and those wishing to explore or develop those areas. I know we are all creative and meant to be creating. I have a very intuitive nature with depth psychotherapist training.
I have extensive experience with dual diagnosis, addiction, & complex trauma. I have worked in private practice & residential and primary psychological treatment centers. I work as a drama therapist combining my clinical & performance background. I specialize in family working entire family system. I have direct and empathetic approach. Since becoming a mother I also, work on those areas specifically. In addition, I love working with artists, creative, and those wishing to explore or develop those areas. I know we are all creative and meant to be creating. I have a very intuitive nature with depth psychotherapist training.
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Sam Cohen Paz
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC, JD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 (Online Only)
I specialize in the LGBTQ+ community, including couples, neurodiversity, anxiety, substance use, fertility struggles, family expansion through adoption or assisted reproductive technologies (e.
Life is challenging, and sometimes we need support. I invite you to reach out. I specialize in providing LGBTQIA+ affirmative therapy & of course welcome people of all sexualities/gender identities. I also see people on reproductive journeys using assisted reproduction. I offer a warm, accepting, and nonjudgmental space. Our work together will invite you to find a way forward, with your soul as guide. We will look at old patterns and critically, I will also provide clinical tools to assist going forward. We do this in a collaborative fashion, where I meet you where you are at.
I specialize in the LGBTQ+ community, including couples, neurodiversity, anxiety, substance use, fertility struggles, family expansion through adoption or assisted reproductive technologies (e.
Life is challenging, and sometimes we need support. I invite you to reach out. I specialize in providing LGBTQIA+ affirmative therapy & of course welcome people of all sexualities/gender identities. I also see people on reproductive journeys using assisted reproduction. I offer a warm, accepting, and nonjudgmental space. Our work together will invite you to find a way forward, with your soul as guide. We will look at old patterns and critically, I will also provide clinical tools to assist going forward. We do this in a collaborative fashion, where I meet you where you are at.
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Solution Room Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 (Online Only)
Are you having relationships challenges? Are you dealing with emotional trauma, stress, college life challenges, marital stressors, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, or work-life balance which have become too much? Do you want to heal the root cause of your emotional pain so that you can live a pain-free life? By applying time-tested therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Are you having relationships challenges? Are you dealing with emotional trauma, stress, college life challenges, marital stressors, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, or work-life balance which have become too much? Do you want to heal the root cause of your emotional pain so that you can live a pain-free life? By applying time-tested therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
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Karen Elaine Petren
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with teens and families...and I love it! With a little help, you and your son or daughter can greatly improve your relationship. Your home life can be more harmonious. You can communicate better. I also work closely with people of all ages who suffer with OCD and I have been trained in ERP (exposure response prevention), the gold standard for OCD treatment. I also work with adults with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and relationship issues, as well as women going through divorce or career changes.
I specialize in working with teens and families...and I love it! With a little help, you and your son or daughter can greatly improve your relationship. Your home life can be more harmonious. You can communicate better. I also work closely with people of all ages who suffer with OCD and I have been trained in ERP (exposure response prevention), the gold standard for OCD treatment. I also work with adults with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and relationship issues, as well as women going through divorce or career changes.
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Dr. Vicki D. Coleman
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, EdD, LCPC, CCMHC, MAC/DAC, SAP/BCC
Verified Verified
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
As a Master Addictions Counselor (MAC), Doctoral Addictions Counselor (DAC), Substance Abuse Professional (SAP), Certified Anger Management Facilitator (CAMF), and Board Certified Coach (BCC), I will help individuals, couples, families, groups, organizations, and institutions address issues and concerns related to anger/management and conflict, among others.
Telehealth Offered! WHY ARE YOU SO ANGRY? In the 21st century global economy, Anger is a major challenge! Although a valid emotion, unmonitored, it can lead to stress, inappropriate behavior, and violence. A former Tenured Professor at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN, I earned a Doctorate in Psychology from Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ. Publications include books (Amazon Bestsellers), 9 chapters, and refereed journal articles. Anger is frequently the antecedent to a myriad of issues. My goal is to facilitate the identification of viable solutions. I have 6 Full Clinical Licenses in 5 Jurisdictions.
As a Master Addictions Counselor (MAC), Doctoral Addictions Counselor (DAC), Substance Abuse Professional (SAP), Certified Anger Management Facilitator (CAMF), and Board Certified Coach (BCC), I will help individuals, couples, families, groups, organizations, and institutions address issues and concerns related to anger/management and conflict, among others.
Telehealth Offered! WHY ARE YOU SO ANGRY? In the 21st century global economy, Anger is a major challenge! Although a valid emotion, unmonitored, it can lead to stress, inappropriate behavior, and violence. A former Tenured Professor at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN, I earned a Doctorate in Psychology from Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ. Publications include books (Amazon Bestsellers), 9 chapters, and refereed journal articles. Anger is frequently the antecedent to a myriad of issues. My goal is to facilitate the identification of viable solutions. I have 6 Full Clinical Licenses in 5 Jurisdictions.
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Michelle Howard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
I have extensive experience in treating trauma (PTSD)depression, anxiety, body image concerns, addiction, and adult ADHD.
I am dedicated to helping individuals and couples overcome challenges, improve their relationships, and achieve lasting, significant change. Within a compassionate environment, I guide clients through life's transitions, offering essential support, coping mechanisms, and a secure environment to examine emotions and objectives. Recognizing the distinctiveness of each person's journey, we can collaboratively move through these changes with resilience, grace and a bit of humor. I tailor sessions to meet the needs of the individual to help achieve desired goals empathizing present-moment awareness, non-judgment, self-compassion.
I have extensive experience in treating trauma (PTSD)depression, anxiety, body image concerns, addiction, and adult ADHD.
I am dedicated to helping individuals and couples overcome challenges, improve their relationships, and achieve lasting, significant change. Within a compassionate environment, I guide clients through life's transitions, offering essential support, coping mechanisms, and a secure environment to examine emotions and objectives. Recognizing the distinctiveness of each person's journey, we can collaboratively move through these changes with resilience, grace and a bit of humor. I tailor sessions to meet the needs of the individual to help achieve desired goals empathizing present-moment awareness, non-judgment, self-compassion.
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Serenity Psychotherapy LLC
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified Verified
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Getting to the root of your pain, learning to deal with it, building upon your strengths then learning to act versus react to people and events is the goal of my approach. I have a long history of working with diverse populations, who have developed varied problems: Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Marital, Parenting, Occupational, grief and more My approach is to work with your strengths; help you to develop new views and skills and then organize them into a plan that works in obtaining your goals.
Getting to the root of your pain, learning to deal with it, building upon your strengths then learning to act versus react to people and events is the goal of my approach. I have a long history of working with diverse populations, who have developed varied problems: Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Marital, Parenting, Occupational, grief and more My approach is to work with your strengths; help you to develop new views and skills and then organize them into a plan that works in obtaining your goals.
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I am Dr. Audrey Levy. I live on a houseboat, and my private practice hours are available 24/7 by appointment only. I also make house calls. I am experienced in helping my clients deal with issues such as Loss and Grief Recovery, Substance Abuse, Anger Management, Crisis Counseling, Stress Reduction, Depression and Anxiety. I provide a calm, empathetic, and nurturing environment where you will feel heard, and most importantly, understood. Together we will work on ways to help you understand your feelings and compulsions.
I am Dr. Audrey Levy. I live on a houseboat, and my private practice hours are available 24/7 by appointment only. I also make house calls. I am experienced in helping my clients deal with issues such as Loss and Grief Recovery, Substance Abuse, Anger Management, Crisis Counseling, Stress Reduction, Depression and Anxiety. I provide a calm, empathetic, and nurturing environment where you will feel heard, and most importantly, understood. Together we will work on ways to help you understand your feelings and compulsions.
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If you're anxious, depressed, have relationship problems, sexual problems, substance dependency, work problems, family problems, parenting problems, etc., and want to learn how to work through life's issues toward a more alive and purposeful existence, try Integrative Body Psychotherapy. If you want to go beyond everyday problems, feel joy, personal fulfillment, and a profound experience of true self in the world, try this holistic work that combines the physical and mental with the soul. Through breathing and understanding, my clients learn how to manage their issues, find access to their core and often their true purpose in life.
If you're anxious, depressed, have relationship problems, sexual problems, substance dependency, work problems, family problems, parenting problems, etc., and want to learn how to work through life's issues toward a more alive and purposeful existence, try Integrative Body Psychotherapy. If you want to go beyond everyday problems, feel joy, personal fulfillment, and a profound experience of true self in the world, try this holistic work that combines the physical and mental with the soul. Through breathing and understanding, my clients learn how to manage their issues, find access to their core and often their true purpose in life.
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What you resist, persists....This is one of life's biggest lessons: learning how to coexist with and manage emotions rather than fight or run away from them. Any attempt at avoiding the less desirable emotions via alcohol, drugs, food, or sex will be met with more problems ( addiction). So what if you did the opposite? What if you allowed yourself to feel, to fully sit with the pain and discomfort? What might happen? A new beginning. It would mean moving forward with an understanding that all emotions are fleeting, and that you've finally learned to embrace what is.
What you resist, persists....This is one of life's biggest lessons: learning how to coexist with and manage emotions rather than fight or run away from them. Any attempt at avoiding the less desirable emotions via alcohol, drugs, food, or sex will be met with more problems ( addiction). So what if you did the opposite? What if you allowed yourself to feel, to fully sit with the pain and discomfort? What might happen? A new beginning. It would mean moving forward with an understanding that all emotions are fleeting, and that you've finally learned to embrace what is.
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David McKnight
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 (Online Only)
VIDEO/PHONE, Saturday, and Evening sessions available- Anxiety, stress, depression, work/career issues? Relationship, marital, family, addiction (alcohol, drugs, internet/phone addiction, sex and/or love addiction, codependency) or ADHD issues? I can help. I have been doing counseling professionally for over 20 years and have seen my clients make significant, consistent progress overcoming whatever challenges they face. Having support from an experienced, effective therapist can be extremely valuable. I offer support, compassion, valuable experience and a healthy relationship where a person can heal and grow.
VIDEO/PHONE, Saturday, and Evening sessions available- Anxiety, stress, depression, work/career issues? Relationship, marital, family, addiction (alcohol, drugs, internet/phone addiction, sex and/or love addiction, codependency) or ADHD issues? I can help. I have been doing counseling professionally for over 20 years and have seen my clients make significant, consistent progress overcoming whatever challenges they face. Having support from an experienced, effective therapist can be extremely valuable. I offer support, compassion, valuable experience and a healthy relationship where a person can heal and grow.
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Addiction Therapists
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.