Addiction Therapists in Livingston, NJ

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Joyce Baldinucci
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
Livingston, NJ 07039
As a specialist in addictions, I can help guide you through recovery.
If your life isn't what you'd like it to be, it may be time to reach out. You may be using alcohol or drugs to help you cope. Your marriage and life may be impacted by greater stress. Past traumas may be activated. Anxiety may be high. I am both an LCSW and LCADC with extensive training in IFS, EMDR, DBT, and EFT, and can guide you to achieve more internal balance, as well as develop effective coping or relationship skills. Whether you are struggling with addiction, relationship difficulties, trauma or just "overwhelm," you will be better equipped to handle your life. You don't need to figure this out by yourself - reach out.
As a specialist in addictions, I can help guide you through recovery.
If your life isn't what you'd like it to be, it may be time to reach out. You may be using alcohol or drugs to help you cope. Your marriage and life may be impacted by greater stress. Past traumas may be activated. Anxiety may be high. I am both an LCSW and LCADC with extensive training in IFS, EMDR, DBT, and EFT, and can guide you to achieve more internal balance, as well as develop effective coping or relationship skills. Whether you are struggling with addiction, relationship difficulties, trauma or just "overwhelm," you will be better equipped to handle your life. You don't need to figure this out by yourself - reach out.
(862) 378-3055 View (862) 378-3055
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David Aichroth LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCADC, AMTP
Verified Verified
Livingston, NJ 07039
Currently accepting new clients - Are you feeling depressed and anxious? Are you struggling with gambling, alcohol, drug, shopping addiction? If so, don't hesitate to call. I am both a licensed clinical social worker and a licensed clinical drug and alcohol counselor in the state of NJ. My 23 years of experience is primarily focused on treating individuals and families struggling with mental health issues (depression, anxiety, etc.) and or addiction.
Currently accepting new clients - Are you feeling depressed and anxious? Are you struggling with gambling, alcohol, drug, shopping addiction? If so, don't hesitate to call. I am both a licensed clinical social worker and a licensed clinical drug and alcohol counselor in the state of NJ. My 23 years of experience is primarily focused on treating individuals and families struggling with mental health issues (depression, anxiety, etc.) and or addiction.
(908) 379-0930 View (908) 379-0930
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Dana Kaspereen
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LCADC
Verified Verified
Livingston, NJ 07039
I also specialize in addictions counseling and provide such services to individuals in recovery, family members of addicts, gambling problems, and sex addictions.
I provide a supportive, warm, and empathetic atmosphere in order to help each person find peace, happiness, and comfort in their lives and relationships. I provide services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families and offer individual therapy, marriage and couples counseling, family systems therapy, substance abuse and addiction counseling and assessments.
I also specialize in addictions counseling and provide such services to individuals in recovery, family members of addicts, gambling problems, and sex addictions.
I provide a supportive, warm, and empathetic atmosphere in order to help each person find peace, happiness, and comfort in their lives and relationships. I provide services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families and offer individual therapy, marriage and couples counseling, family systems therapy, substance abuse and addiction counseling and assessments.
(973) 310-2155 View (973) 310-2155
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Frank N Baffige
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LCADC
Verified Verified
Livingston, NJ 07039
Specialty areas include: working with young adults, substance abuse, motivational problems, health related behaviors, addictions and anger management.
My approach to therapy is collaborative in nature. Rather than me being the expert and you the client, the approach provided assumes dual expertise between us. That is, I work with you to build a relationship, provide a comfortable atmosphere and then we (as a team) decide what the treatment plan will be. Only you can decide what's important and, what you are willing and ready to do. My job is to work with you from a holistic approach and accentuate your strengths, affirm your innate abilities and evoke and assist change if indicated.
Specialty areas include: working with young adults, substance abuse, motivational problems, health related behaviors, addictions and anger management.
My approach to therapy is collaborative in nature. Rather than me being the expert and you the client, the approach provided assumes dual expertise between us. That is, I work with you to build a relationship, provide a comfortable atmosphere and then we (as a team) decide what the treatment plan will be. Only you can decide what's important and, what you are willing and ready to do. My job is to work with you from a holistic approach and accentuate your strengths, affirm your innate abilities and evoke and assist change if indicated.
(908) 760-6791 View (908) 760-6791
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Christina Dolores Varano-Sanabria
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCADC, ACS, CCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Livingston, NJ 07039
I have worked in both clinical and private practice settings and addressed issues ranging from substance abuse to treating self harming behaviors and personality disorders.
Do you constantly feel overwhelmed? Are emotions full of anxiety affecting your overall quality of life? If so, I would like to assist in overcoming these interruptions to your overall pursuit of happiness. By working together we can establish building blocks that will aid in developing effective coping skills.
I have worked in both clinical and private practice settings and addressed issues ranging from substance abuse to treating self harming behaviors and personality disorders.
Do you constantly feel overwhelmed? Are emotions full of anxiety affecting your overall quality of life? If so, I would like to assist in overcoming these interruptions to your overall pursuit of happiness. By working together we can establish building blocks that will aid in developing effective coping skills.
(973) 440-2813 View (973) 440-2813
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Lynne Holley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC, CAMS-II, CDVS-I, CSOTS
Verified Verified
Livingston, NJ 07039  (Online Only)
Clinical experience includes but is not limited to; anger management, depression, adjustment, sexual trauma, mood disorders, stress, substance use, anxiety, relationship problems, domestic violence, stress, parenting issues, family conflict, coping skills, oppositional defiance, school issues, gambling, and peer relationships.
I utilize my extensive and varied knowledge and experience to provide support and education with an individualized strength-based therapeutic approach to confronting the presenting problems in order to empower healthy people which will nurture healthy families and build healthy communities. I would like to welcome you to a non-judgmental zone where you can relax and release what you need to in order to find healing and comfort. Please do not use the number posted, please call me directly at 9733930312 (leave message) or email me for a quick response. Thank you and I look forward to helping you through to reach growth and healing.
Clinical experience includes but is not limited to; anger management, depression, adjustment, sexual trauma, mood disorders, stress, substance use, anxiety, relationship problems, domestic violence, stress, parenting issues, family conflict, coping skills, oppositional defiance, school issues, gambling, and peer relationships.
I utilize my extensive and varied knowledge and experience to provide support and education with an individualized strength-based therapeutic approach to confronting the presenting problems in order to empower healthy people which will nurture healthy families and build healthy communities. I would like to welcome you to a non-judgmental zone where you can relax and release what you need to in order to find healing and comfort. Please do not use the number posted, please call me directly at 9733930312 (leave message) or email me for a quick response. Thank you and I look forward to helping you through to reach growth and healing.
(908) 676-7144 View (908) 676-7144
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Mary Burke Cunningham
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
Livingston, NJ 07039
I am advanced-trained in addiction/recovery, adolescent treatment, family systems therapy, trauma-informed counseling.
Have you lost clarity around your values, direction & purpose? Do you feel stuck in the same reactive patterns in response to stress? Anxiety, depression & low self-esteem may lead to unhealthy coping behaviors that come with high price-tags. My job as a therapist is to help clients access the best compass available to chart their course through rough terrain. Call it your "gut"; your inner voice; your truth. This is powerful, life-changing work.
I am advanced-trained in addiction/recovery, adolescent treatment, family systems therapy, trauma-informed counseling.
Have you lost clarity around your values, direction & purpose? Do you feel stuck in the same reactive patterns in response to stress? Anxiety, depression & low self-esteem may lead to unhealthy coping behaviors that come with high price-tags. My job as a therapist is to help clients access the best compass available to chart their course through rough terrain. Call it your "gut"; your inner voice; your truth. This is powerful, life-changing work.
(862) 278-9726 View (862) 278-9726
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Julie Attalla
Counselor, MS, LAC, NCC
Verified Verified
Livingston, NJ 07039
I specialize in the field of addiction.
My ideal client is open to insight and a different perspective. They are perhaps ready for a change and will walk a path that may be uncomfortable at times. My ideal client has dealt with everything from existential crises, searching for life's meaning, addiction, behavior issues, trauma, and attachment issues, to name a few that stand out.
I specialize in the field of addiction.
My ideal client is open to insight and a different perspective. They are perhaps ready for a change and will walk a path that may be uncomfortable at times. My ideal client has dealt with everything from existential crises, searching for life's meaning, addiction, behavior issues, trauma, and attachment issues, to name a few that stand out.
(973) 358-0684 View (973) 358-0684
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Leo J Sifflet
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Livingston, NJ 07039
I have been married to my best friend for 40 years and have been blessed with two children (a son and daughter) and two wonderful grandchildren. Since 1989 I have worked throughout the tristate area as a counselor. After many years of working as a life coach and spiritual counselor, I attained a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have worked extensively in the criminal justice system with adults and troubled youth. I specialize in individual/couples therapy as well as addiction, PTSD, anxiety related illnesses and depression. I have learned that every client makes sense if their backstory is understood.
I have been married to my best friend for 40 years and have been blessed with two children (a son and daughter) and two wonderful grandchildren. Since 1989 I have worked throughout the tristate area as a counselor. After many years of working as a life coach and spiritual counselor, I attained a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have worked extensively in the criminal justice system with adults and troubled youth. I specialize in individual/couples therapy as well as addiction, PTSD, anxiety related illnesses and depression. I have learned that every client makes sense if their backstory is understood.
(551) 226-8214 View (551) 226-8214
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Sherry Schwartz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT, ACSW, EMDR, CMAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Livingston, NJ 07039
I have a background in working with people who struggle with addictive patterns live with someone who has an addiction.
Life can be overwhelming! Many of us were not given the tools that we need to live our lives today. It can be exhausting to do the same thing over and over and expect different results. You may have tried everything possible to make changes in your life. It can feel very isolating and exhausting. You are not alone. Your life can get better. You can make the changes you have dreamed of making, with the right help and support. I can help you develop a tool box. The first step is reaching out. I am a member of the Healing Trauma Network. I also work with Holocaust survivors and their families. Our website is: www.connect4metherapy.com
I have a background in working with people who struggle with addictive patterns live with someone who has an addiction.
Life can be overwhelming! Many of us were not given the tools that we need to live our lives today. It can be exhausting to do the same thing over and over and expect different results. You may have tried everything possible to make changes in your life. It can feel very isolating and exhausting. You are not alone. Your life can get better. You can make the changes you have dreamed of making, with the right help and support. I can help you develop a tool box. The first step is reaching out. I am a member of the Healing Trauma Network. I also work with Holocaust survivors and their families. Our website is: www.connect4metherapy.com
(973) 931-1234 View (973) 931-1234
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Sean Butler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW- C, LCSW
Verified Verified
Livingston, NJ 07039  (Online Only)
Imagine your ideal client. They come to therapy struggling with deep emotional wounds rooted in childhood trauma, possibly from growing up in a dysfunctional family or battling addiction. They seek clarity, healing, and personal growth. Their goals are to build self-esteem, set healthy boundaries, and cultivate meaningful relationships. They are motivated by a desire for inner peace, self-acceptance, and breaking harmful generational patterns. With guidance, they want to understand themselves better, heal old wounds, and create a life aligned with their values and purpose.
Imagine your ideal client. They come to therapy struggling with deep emotional wounds rooted in childhood trauma, possibly from growing up in a dysfunctional family or battling addiction. They seek clarity, healing, and personal growth. Their goals are to build self-esteem, set healthy boundaries, and cultivate meaningful relationships. They are motivated by a desire for inner peace, self-acceptance, and breaking harmful generational patterns. With guidance, they want to understand themselves better, heal old wounds, and create a life aligned with their values and purpose.
(484) 759-1151 View (484) 759-1151
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Sean Bourgeoise
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, LCADC
Verified Verified
Livingston, NJ 07039  (Online Only)
I specialize in helping clients overcome anxiety, depression, and addiction.
You've arrived here because you're determined to undergo a transformation. You're ready to break free from the past and start moving forward. Congratulations for making it this far! It takes a lot of courage to let go of old habits and envision a new future for yourself. Although it can be intimidating, it's also exciting. Think of it like jumping into a pool. Once you push past your fear and take the leap, change begins to happen. Your body and mind adjust to the refreshing water, and your mood and outlook start to improve.
I specialize in helping clients overcome anxiety, depression, and addiction.
You've arrived here because you're determined to undergo a transformation. You're ready to break free from the past and start moving forward. Congratulations for making it this far! It takes a lot of courage to let go of old habits and envision a new future for yourself. Although it can be intimidating, it's also exciting. Think of it like jumping into a pool. Once you push past your fear and take the leap, change begins to happen. Your body and mind adjust to the refreshing water, and your mood and outlook start to improve.
(732) 838-9654 View (732) 838-9654
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Online Virtual Counselors
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Livingston, NJ 07039  (Online Only)
Online Virtual Counselors offers online therapy for individuals, couples, families, and children, helping clients overcome mental, emotional, and interpersonal challenges. We provide support in English and Spanish across New York, New Jersey, Virginia, DC, Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, and Maryland. Our dedicated team of therapists specializes in treating anxiety, trauma, addiction, infidelity, and childhood disorders.
Online Virtual Counselors offers online therapy for individuals, couples, families, and children, helping clients overcome mental, emotional, and interpersonal challenges. We provide support in English and Spanish across New York, New Jersey, Virginia, DC, Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, and Maryland. Our dedicated team of therapists specializes in treating anxiety, trauma, addiction, infidelity, and childhood disorders.
(201) 809-3313 View (201) 809-3313
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Brittany Ruane
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Livingston, NJ 07039
I have experience with addiction, trauma and abuse, and a special interest in working with individuals struggling with postpartum depression.
Sometimes, when we feel anxious or depressed, life can appear to come to a standstill. The rest of the world is moving, but we feel stuck or fearful of moving forward. As your therapist, I will provide a safe space for you to explore what may be holding you back. I will help guide you towards making positive changes and choices.
I have experience with addiction, trauma and abuse, and a special interest in working with individuals struggling with postpartum depression.
Sometimes, when we feel anxious or depressed, life can appear to come to a standstill. The rest of the world is moving, but we feel stuck or fearful of moving forward. As your therapist, I will provide a safe space for you to explore what may be holding you back. I will help guide you towards making positive changes and choices.
(203) 745-2132 View (203) 745-2132
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Wendy J Lazarus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Livingston, NJ 07039
I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, self-esteem, parenting.
Life can be difficult. If you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, sad, angry, hurt, worried or having intrusive negative thoughts, talk therapy helps. As your therapist, I can assist you in working through these challenges in order for you to live a more fulfilling and satisfying life. I provide a warm, safe and non-judgmental space where teens and adults can speak freely and feel heard.
I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, self-esteem, parenting.
Life can be difficult. If you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, sad, angry, hurt, worried or having intrusive negative thoughts, talk therapy helps. As your therapist, I can assist you in working through these challenges in order for you to live a more fulfilling and satisfying life. I provide a warm, safe and non-judgmental space where teens and adults can speak freely and feel heard.
(862) 305-8431 View (862) 305-8431
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Dennis Petrusovich
Licensed Social Worker, LSW
Verified Verified
Livingston, NJ 07039  (Online Only)
The journey to who we are is part of family, relationships, work, society, and what happens along the way that shapes us. Mine is no different, and with that, I bring the privilege of knowledge and experience of 17 years as a Psychotherapist to you. In those 17-plus years as a Psychotherapist, I’ve gained eclectic knowledge through teaching as an Adjunct Professor in the Graduate Program, working with multiple disciplines in settings such as In-Home Therapy, Hospitals, Private Practice, Schools, Addiction, and with my colleague who passed their experience and knowledge onto me.
The journey to who we are is part of family, relationships, work, society, and what happens along the way that shapes us. Mine is no different, and with that, I bring the privilege of knowledge and experience of 17 years as a Psychotherapist to you. In those 17-plus years as a Psychotherapist, I’ve gained eclectic knowledge through teaching as an Adjunct Professor in the Graduate Program, working with multiple disciplines in settings such as In-Home Therapy, Hospitals, Private Practice, Schools, Addiction, and with my colleague who passed their experience and knowledge onto me.
(862) 599-2528 x1 View (862) 599-2528 x1
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Debra S Gill
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Livingston, NJ 07039
I have run DBT groups and currently teach DBT skills in an Individual basis for Binge Eating, Emotional Eating, Bulimia, Addiction, and Anxiety.
I have 30+ years experience using therapy and coaching to help people meet their goals and grow more confident in their ability to manage feelings, anxieties, relationships, weight, and health. I stand with my clients to develop lasting healthy habits including self-care and self-compassion. My style is highly interactive and focused on making sure you gain something valuable from every session we share. I listen compassionately and ask questions to help you understand yourself better. I will teach you strategies to use when feelings are strong or when you feel urges to something unhealthy or unhelpful. Please click on My Website!
I have run DBT groups and currently teach DBT skills in an Individual basis for Binge Eating, Emotional Eating, Bulimia, Addiction, and Anxiety.
I have 30+ years experience using therapy and coaching to help people meet their goals and grow more confident in their ability to manage feelings, anxieties, relationships, weight, and health. I stand with my clients to develop lasting healthy habits including self-care and self-compassion. My style is highly interactive and focused on making sure you gain something valuable from every session we share. I listen compassionately and ask questions to help you understand yourself better. I will teach you strategies to use when feelings are strong or when you feel urges to something unhealthy or unhelpful. Please click on My Website!
(973) 435-4978 View (973) 435-4978
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Eric Schleifer
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Livingston, NJ 07039  (Online Only)
As a therapist, I feel strongly that adolescents, children and their parents, can overcome obstacles and increase life satisfaction. Many of the problems, both social and academic, that children, adolescents and young adults face today stem from difficulties managing negative emotions, namely anxiety and sadness. These difficulties shape behavior in a variety of ways; temper tantrums and moodiness, low tolerance for frustration/avoidance, hyperactivity, limited attention, poor social skills, low self-esteem, defiance of authority, lack of direction and motivation, substance use, and a decline in academics.
As a therapist, I feel strongly that adolescents, children and their parents, can overcome obstacles and increase life satisfaction. Many of the problems, both social and academic, that children, adolescents and young adults face today stem from difficulties managing negative emotions, namely anxiety and sadness. These difficulties shape behavior in a variety of ways; temper tantrums and moodiness, low tolerance for frustration/avoidance, hyperactivity, limited attention, poor social skills, low self-esteem, defiance of authority, lack of direction and motivation, substance use, and a decline in academics.
(203) 885-7836 View (203) 885-7836
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Nyree Tchalikian
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
Livingston, NJ 07039
With over 14 years of experience as a Mental Health professional, which includes a ten year role as a Senior Investigator with the Department of Children and Families, Nyree has experience dealing with domestic violence, life transitions, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, impulse control, family issues, parenting skills, adolescent issues, substance abuse, trauma, panic disorder, self harm, and anger management. Drawing on this experience, she is currently serving as a private practitioner, helping her clients gain stability in their lives by better managing life's challenges, thereby creating the ability to identify distorted thinking and beliefs. Nyree is available for in office sessions and video conferencing.
With over 14 years of experience as a Mental Health professional, which includes a ten year role as a Senior Investigator with the Department of Children and Families, Nyree has experience dealing with domestic violence, life transitions, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, impulse control, family issues, parenting skills, adolescent issues, substance abuse, trauma, panic disorder, self harm, and anger management. Drawing on this experience, she is currently serving as a private practitioner, helping her clients gain stability in their lives by better managing life's challenges, thereby creating the ability to identify distorted thinking and beliefs. Nyree is available for in office sessions and video conferencing.
(201) 549-9259 View (201) 549-9259
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Happy Family Counseling Services, LLC
PhD, DPO, CCBT, MSc, MPA
Verified Verified
Livingston, NJ 07039
We are professionals with experience who understand the painful events associated with human crisis, substance abuse, addictions, suffering, alcoholism, cancer treatments , illnesses , uncontrollable anger , diabetes, obesity , disability and death.
We are professionals who focus on alcoholism, weight loss , crisis , domestic violence and psychological assessments reports and evaluations . We also help our clients / couples to develop a matured , happier relationship with themselves as individuals, and as a couple . We also specialize in crisis management in the work place . We treat substance abuse ,alcohol addictions, and other types of addictions .We work with teenagers and young adults to develop coping skills in high school and universities ." We offer a free visual consultation for adolescents, teenagers, adults , women , men . couples and veterans".
We are professionals with experience who understand the painful events associated with human crisis, substance abuse, addictions, suffering, alcoholism, cancer treatments , illnesses , uncontrollable anger , diabetes, obesity , disability and death.
We are professionals who focus on alcoholism, weight loss , crisis , domestic violence and psychological assessments reports and evaluations . We also help our clients / couples to develop a matured , happier relationship with themselves as individuals, and as a couple . We also specialize in crisis management in the work place . We treat substance abuse ,alcohol addictions, and other types of addictions .We work with teenagers and young adults to develop coping skills in high school and universities ." We offer a free visual consultation for adolescents, teenagers, adults , women , men . couples and veterans".
(862) 225-6829 View (862) 225-6829
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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.