Addiction Therapists in Powell, OH

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Sarah D Shearer
Counselor, MA, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Powell, OH 43065
I specialize in depression, anxiety, addiction, self-esteem and trauma related disorders (PTSD).
I have had the privilege of working as a Therapist for over 26 years. I am experienced and enjoy working with adolescent and adult clients in individual sessions as well as in couple and family sessions. During our time together we will explore your issues and patters of behaviors that are no longer working for you. We will do this through a collaborative process in an atmosphere that is safe, supportive and compassionate. Many of our behaviors are unconscious and actually worked for us in our earlier years. Together we will explore these issues and look at the potential for new responses and the potential for better outcomes.
I specialize in depression, anxiety, addiction, self-esteem and trauma related disorders (PTSD).
I have had the privilege of working as a Therapist for over 26 years. I am experienced and enjoy working with adolescent and adult clients in individual sessions as well as in couple and family sessions. During our time together we will explore your issues and patters of behaviors that are no longer working for you. We will do this through a collaborative process in an atmosphere that is safe, supportive and compassionate. Many of our behaviors are unconscious and actually worked for us in our earlier years. Together we will explore these issues and look at the potential for new responses and the potential for better outcomes.
(380) 207-1490 View (380) 207-1490
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Monique Brown
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Verified Verified
Powell, OH 43065  (Online Only)
specialries Stress, Anxiety Addictions Depression Also experienced in: LGBT , Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Trauma and abuse , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Bipolar disorder.
Hello, I am a licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor in the state of Ohio. I have been working in the counseling field since 2014. I have experience working with a variety of ages and populations. I have worked with individuals, families and groups who experience issues with anxiety, depression, family conflict, addiction, self-esteem and more. I am a certified anxiety treatment specialist and I am certified in Telemental health treatment. Much of my experience has been working with individuals experiencing co-occuring disorders and addiction.
specialries Stress, Anxiety Addictions Depression Also experienced in: LGBT , Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Trauma and abuse , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Bipolar disorder.
Hello, I am a licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor in the state of Ohio. I have been working in the counseling field since 2014. I have experience working with a variety of ages and populations. I have worked with individuals, families and groups who experience issues with anxiety, depression, family conflict, addiction, self-esteem and more. I am a certified anxiety treatment specialist and I am certified in Telemental health treatment. Much of my experience has been working with individuals experiencing co-occuring disorders and addiction.
(330) 919-7267 View (330) 919-7267
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Ranel Heard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Powell, OH 43065  (Online Only)
I have worked with children, teens and adults experiencing many different barriers in their lives including financial stressors, substance use, past trauma, trauma from victimization, and disabilities.
I am an independently licensed social worker and am able to assist people to find healthy ways to work through difficult life experiences such as trauma, anxiety, depression and substance use. I obtained a bachelors degree in psychology at Wittenberg University and went on to obtain a masters' in social work through Spring Arbor University. I have been trained to utilize cognitive behavioral techniques, trauma focused therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
I have worked with children, teens and adults experiencing many different barriers in their lives including financial stressors, substance use, past trauma, trauma from victimization, and disabilities.
I am an independently licensed social worker and am able to assist people to find healthy ways to work through difficult life experiences such as trauma, anxiety, depression and substance use. I obtained a bachelors degree in psychology at Wittenberg University and went on to obtain a masters' in social work through Spring Arbor University. I have been trained to utilize cognitive behavioral techniques, trauma focused therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
(330) 919-5578 View (330) 919-5578
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Shannon McHenry
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Powell, OH 43065  (Online Only)
I do focused work with teenagers around substance abuse, eating disorders, emotion regulation issues, and other axis II traits.
I work with individuals, couples, and families to help gain insight into what is happening in order to move forward and achieve a more fulfilling and productive life. My goal is to help you understand yourself more and assist you with living a more free and conscious life. I use attachment theory to assist people in understanding how their past impacts their present. I specialize in treating addiction, trauma, codependency, relationship issues, and axis II disorders using a holistic trauma informed approach and dialectical behavioral techniques.
I do focused work with teenagers around substance abuse, eating disorders, emotion regulation issues, and other axis II traits.
I work with individuals, couples, and families to help gain insight into what is happening in order to move forward and achieve a more fulfilling and productive life. My goal is to help you understand yourself more and assist you with living a more free and conscious life. I use attachment theory to assist people in understanding how their past impacts their present. I specialize in treating addiction, trauma, codependency, relationship issues, and axis II disorders using a holistic trauma informed approach and dialectical behavioral techniques.
(323) 747-1202 View (323) 747-1202
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Virginia Clagg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD(c), MBA, LISW-S, LICDC, CHT
Verified Verified
Powell, OH 43065
If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction and feeling powerless and despondent, or if you are going through a life transition and simply need someone to talk to, I can help.
Virginia has developed a specialization in the areas of addiction and trauma, providing critical support to individuals and families facing these challenges. She also excels in addressing mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, phobias, and behavioral issues, using a combination of traditional and innovative therapeutic techniques. Virginia's client base is diverse, encompassing adolescents aged 14 and above, men, women, couples, individuals, and families. Her compassionate and client-centered approach ensures that each person she works with receives optimal support to achieve their mental, emotional wellness.
If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction and feeling powerless and despondent, or if you are going through a life transition and simply need someone to talk to, I can help.
Virginia has developed a specialization in the areas of addiction and trauma, providing critical support to individuals and families facing these challenges. She also excels in addressing mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, phobias, and behavioral issues, using a combination of traditional and innovative therapeutic techniques. Virginia's client base is diverse, encompassing adolescents aged 14 and above, men, women, couples, individuals, and families. Her compassionate and client-centered approach ensures that each person she works with receives optimal support to achieve their mental, emotional wellness.
(740) 265-2382 View (740) 265-2382
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Jennifer Kimpan
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MS, LICDC, ICADC, LADC
Verified Verified
Powell, OH 43065
Change is Possible, Recovery Works. When you or someone you know is struggling with Addiction, it is difficult to know what to do. Make New Beginnings Counseling Center your first step. We provide comprehensive drug, alcohol, and addiction recovery services for those struggling and for those who want to support their recovery. Hope starts here. Recovery works, take the first step toward yours.
Change is Possible, Recovery Works. When you or someone you know is struggling with Addiction, it is difficult to know what to do. Make New Beginnings Counseling Center your first step. We provide comprehensive drug, alcohol, and addiction recovery services for those struggling and for those who want to support their recovery. Hope starts here. Recovery works, take the first step toward yours.
(937) 583-4022 View (937) 583-4022
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Becky Streem
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Powell, OH 43065  (Online Only)
Her area of specialties include anxiety, depression, sexual identity, addiction, and most recently the study of medical marijuana in the treatment of psychiatric disorders and chronic pain.
Welcome. You've taken the first step toward caring for your mental health. Meet Becky, a psychotherapist providing telehealth in the state of Ohio. Becky was born and raised in Northeast Ohio and a graduate of both the University of Cincinnati and Case Western Reserve University.
Her area of specialties include anxiety, depression, sexual identity, addiction, and most recently the study of medical marijuana in the treatment of psychiatric disorders and chronic pain.
Welcome. You've taken the first step toward caring for your mental health. Meet Becky, a psychotherapist providing telehealth in the state of Ohio. Becky was born and raised in Northeast Ohio and a graduate of both the University of Cincinnati and Case Western Reserve University.
(216) 259-8338 View (216) 259-8338
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John Monahan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Powell, OH 43065  (Online Only)
I have been actively practicing social work since 2012. I have worked with all ages on mental and behavioral health, with those in the foster care system, with veterans and with people in addiction. I believe that everyone is capable of growth and improvement with the right support and skills.
I have been actively practicing social work since 2012. I have worked with all ages on mental and behavioral health, with those in the foster care system, with veterans and with people in addiction. I believe that everyone is capable of growth and improvement with the right support and skills.
(740) 759-4146 View (740) 759-4146
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Curtis Donald
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Verified Verified
Powell, OH 43065  (Online Only)
I am trained in CBT for psychosis and Substance Abuse Intervention.
Maximize the energy of life." My name is Curtis Donald. I am a Licensed Profession Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with over 35 years of work experience in the mental health profession. I hold BA in Psychology, and dual Master of Education Degrees in Community Agency Counseling and Community Health Education from Cleveland State University in Cleveland Ohio. I am experienced in providing counseling services to a diverse range of individuals, mainly adults, in a variety of different settings.
I am trained in CBT for psychosis and Substance Abuse Intervention.
Maximize the energy of life." My name is Curtis Donald. I am a Licensed Profession Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with over 35 years of work experience in the mental health profession. I hold BA in Psychology, and dual Master of Education Degrees in Community Agency Counseling and Community Health Education from Cleveland State University in Cleveland Ohio. I am experienced in providing counseling services to a diverse range of individuals, mainly adults, in a variety of different settings.
(740) 759-3444 View (740) 759-3444
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Kevin Kulwik
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW, CDCA
Verified Verified
Powell, OH 43065
I am now offering in person sessions with evening appointment opportunities and same week availability. Spaces will fill quickly! I specialize in adolescent and young adult mental health, adolescent and young adult LGBTQIA concerns, adolescent and young adult addiction, as well as life transitions, peer relationships, stress, grief, family conflict, relationship issues, school issues, boundary setting, and self-care implementation.
I am now offering in person sessions with evening appointment opportunities and same week availability. Spaces will fill quickly! I specialize in adolescent and young adult mental health, adolescent and young adult LGBTQIA concerns, adolescent and young adult addiction, as well as life transitions, peer relationships, stress, grief, family conflict, relationship issues, school issues, boundary setting, and self-care implementation.
(614) 389-9163 View (614) 389-9163
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Sarah Mediatore
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
Powell, OH 43065
I specialize in PTSD/issues related to abuse and trauma, addiction treatment (chemical and behavioral), grief, mood disorders, LGBT, and women's issues, and take the approach of walk-and-talk counseling in the forest for somatic healing and offer telehealth counseling sessions.
Trauma symptoms can take many forms: a low hum of depression or depression that keeps you in bed for days, crippling anxiety, self-doubt, constant negative thinking, substance abuse, dysfunctional family relationships... or just a feeling of "lost", "hopeless", "stuck" or "worthless". The truth is that we are subject to trauma just by experiencing life that we weren't prepared for, and it can look like a lot of things: a change of jobs...a death in the family...COVID, or serious abuse. If you're looking for an alternative, holistic approach to healing trauma, please reach out.
I specialize in PTSD/issues related to abuse and trauma, addiction treatment (chemical and behavioral), grief, mood disorders, LGBT, and women's issues, and take the approach of walk-and-talk counseling in the forest for somatic healing and offer telehealth counseling sessions.
Trauma symptoms can take many forms: a low hum of depression or depression that keeps you in bed for days, crippling anxiety, self-doubt, constant negative thinking, substance abuse, dysfunctional family relationships... or just a feeling of "lost", "hopeless", "stuck" or "worthless". The truth is that we are subject to trauma just by experiencing life that we weren't prepared for, and it can look like a lot of things: a change of jobs...a death in the family...COVID, or serious abuse. If you're looking for an alternative, holistic approach to healing trauma, please reach out.
(740) 276-2671 View (740) 276-2671
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Amy Durtschi
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Powell, OH 43065
I have many areas of interest including anxiety, depression, trauma, health-related issues, addiction, life transition, career counseling, and relationships.
Someone once said that life happens while you're busy making plans. The unexpectedness of life can be exhilarating and challenging, often at the same time. I want to help you cope with things that may be causing you to feel all kinds of emotions. I believe that everyone has it within them to recover and thrive in adversity. I strive to create a safe and accepting environment with the intention of developing a collaborative relationship in which to explore the best ways to work through whatever is prompting you to seek counseling.
I have many areas of interest including anxiety, depression, trauma, health-related issues, addiction, life transition, career counseling, and relationships.
Someone once said that life happens while you're busy making plans. The unexpectedness of life can be exhilarating and challenging, often at the same time. I want to help you cope with things that may be causing you to feel all kinds of emotions. I believe that everyone has it within them to recover and thrive in adversity. I strive to create a safe and accepting environment with the intention of developing a collaborative relationship in which to explore the best ways to work through whatever is prompting you to seek counseling.
(380) 208-0985 View (380) 208-0985
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Natalie Jean Monago
MSEd
Verified Verified
Powell, OH 43065
Ambulatory detox, Medication Assisted Treatment, PHP, IOP (intensive outpatient therapy, virtual IOP, outpatient therapy, Aftercare, and Case Management Services. .If clients are in need of a higher level of care prior to coming to Dove, I will assist in the process with a partnering detox facility. Ideal clients for Dove Recovery are those men, and women struggling with mental health, drugs, and alcohol. We do exceptional work with those who have mental health issues, such as bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, and others, with a primary diagnosis of substance use disorder. Walk-ins welcome.
Ambulatory detox, Medication Assisted Treatment, PHP, IOP (intensive outpatient therapy, virtual IOP, outpatient therapy, Aftercare, and Case Management Services. .If clients are in need of a higher level of care prior to coming to Dove, I will assist in the process with a partnering detox facility. Ideal clients for Dove Recovery are those men, and women struggling with mental health, drugs, and alcohol. We do exceptional work with those who have mental health issues, such as bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, and others, with a primary diagnosis of substance use disorder. Walk-ins welcome.
(440) 271-8407 View (440) 271-8407
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Kellee Ellis
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Verified Verified
Powell, OH 43065  (Online Only)
I am a graduate of Cleveland State University with my Masters in Community Agency Counseling. I am licensed by the OH Board as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and a Licensed Social Worker (LSW). I specialize in trauma, intimate partner violence, addiction, relationship issues, anxiety, grief/loss and depression. I am an ally of the LGBTQ+ community and I am safe zone trained. I have spent the majority of my career helping individuals through severe trauma in whatever form it might be presenting and getting them towards the other end of acceptance, peace and healing.
I am a graduate of Cleveland State University with my Masters in Community Agency Counseling. I am licensed by the OH Board as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and a Licensed Social Worker (LSW). I specialize in trauma, intimate partner violence, addiction, relationship issues, anxiety, grief/loss and depression. I am an ally of the LGBTQ+ community and I am safe zone trained. I have spent the majority of my career helping individuals through severe trauma in whatever form it might be presenting and getting them towards the other end of acceptance, peace and healing.
(740) 480-2250 View (740) 480-2250
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Krista Mann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Powell, OH 43065  (Online Only)
My undergraduate degree is in Psychology, with a certificate in Addiction Studies and Deaf Studies.
Do you often feel weighed down by feelings of anxiety? Feeling overwhelmed, but unsure of where to even begin? It is my great passion to meet people where they are and support them through the challenges they face. No struggle is too large or too small. Together, we can work on strategies that support you in managing these feelings while also pursuing your best self. I know that no single approach is right for everyone. I have been trained in a range of modalities. I studied at the University of Cincinnati and the University of Louisville, where I ultimately obtained my Masters of Science in Social Work.
My undergraduate degree is in Psychology, with a certificate in Addiction Studies and Deaf Studies.
Do you often feel weighed down by feelings of anxiety? Feeling overwhelmed, but unsure of where to even begin? It is my great passion to meet people where they are and support them through the challenges they face. No struggle is too large or too small. Together, we can work on strategies that support you in managing these feelings while also pursuing your best self. I know that no single approach is right for everyone. I have been trained in a range of modalities. I studied at the University of Cincinnati and the University of Louisville, where I ultimately obtained my Masters of Science in Social Work.
(740) 875-3230 View (740) 875-3230
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Sharon Silvus
Drug & Alcohol Counselor
Verified Verified
Powell, OH 43065  (Online Only)
I specialize in treating individuals struggling with addictions to substances and family members of those who struggle with addiction.
I have worked in both mental health and addiction treatment for the past 20 years. I am a licensed independent social worker with a supervision credential and a licensed independent chemical dependency counselor. I love what I do and feel my biggest reward is seeing past clients doing well after discharge. I truly enjoy watching people get well and learn to relive their lives. I am a master's graduate from Ohio University and as well as being a full-time clinical director I am also an adjunct professor at Zane State College teaching addictions which was a personal goal for myself.
I specialize in treating individuals struggling with addictions to substances and family members of those who struggle with addiction.
I have worked in both mental health and addiction treatment for the past 20 years. I am a licensed independent social worker with a supervision credential and a licensed independent chemical dependency counselor. I love what I do and feel my biggest reward is seeing past clients doing well after discharge. I truly enjoy watching people get well and learn to relive their lives. I am a master's graduate from Ohio University and as well as being a full-time clinical director I am also an adjunct professor at Zane State College teaching addictions which was a personal goal for myself.
(740) 841-1722 View (740) 841-1722
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Alexis Johnston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Powell, OH 43065
Alexis has experience working with individuals and couples in a variety of settings including community mental health agencies and substance abuse treatment centers. Alexis has worked with adults seeking help to heal relationships, build self-esteem, cope with difficult life transitions, and learn tools to manage symptoms of anxiety and grief.
Alexis has experience working with individuals and couples in a variety of settings including community mental health agencies and substance abuse treatment centers. Alexis has worked with adults seeking help to heal relationships, build self-esteem, cope with difficult life transitions, and learn tools to manage symptoms of anxiety and grief.
(614) 826-9971 View (614) 826-9971
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Tara Woltz
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Powell, OH 43065  (Online Only)
These techniques can assist in treating a variety of mental health disorders including substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, eating disorders, and PTSD.
Mental health is integral to living a healthy balanced life. Although the general perception of mental health has improved in recent times, people can still be fearful of the negative stigma that is attached to mental health illnesses. This can add to the anxiety and fear of seeking mental health treatment. I provide treatment and coping skills to manage life stressor while showing clients respect, empathy, and acceptance. Through utilizing appropriate therapeutic techniques I can help clients to identify and change destructive thought patterns that have a negative influence on behaviors and emotions.
These techniques can assist in treating a variety of mental health disorders including substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, eating disorders, and PTSD.
Mental health is integral to living a healthy balanced life. Although the general perception of mental health has improved in recent times, people can still be fearful of the negative stigma that is attached to mental health illnesses. This can add to the anxiety and fear of seeking mental health treatment. I provide treatment and coping skills to manage life stressor while showing clients respect, empathy, and acceptance. Through utilizing appropriate therapeutic techniques I can help clients to identify and change destructive thought patterns that have a negative influence on behaviors and emotions.
(740) 997-1912 View (740) 997-1912
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Jason Foley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Powell, OH 43065
I have many years of experience working with most mental health and addiction diagnoses both in-patient and out-patient settings and experience mental health crisis in hospital emergency settings.
On our path in life we often find ourselves struggling with certain issues. Sometime these issues have a negative effect on our self-esteem, self-worth and self-image which prevent us from achieving our dreams and goals we. No matter what you may be struggling with there is a solution and together we can work together to achieve it. I provide a very down to earth, honest, strength-based approach that enables you to take the lead in your therapy. I offer support, guidance and the accountability necessary for you to achieve your goals. Together we will create a plan that provides you with the tools and confidence for success.
I have many years of experience working with most mental health and addiction diagnoses both in-patient and out-patient settings and experience mental health crisis in hospital emergency settings.
On our path in life we often find ourselves struggling with certain issues. Sometime these issues have a negative effect on our self-esteem, self-worth and self-image which prevent us from achieving our dreams and goals we. No matter what you may be struggling with there is a solution and together we can work together to achieve it. I provide a very down to earth, honest, strength-based approach that enables you to take the lead in your therapy. I offer support, guidance and the accountability necessary for you to achieve your goals. Together we will create a plan that provides you with the tools and confidence for success.
(614) 683-3171 View (614) 683-3171
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Cara Anderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Powell, OH 43065  (Online Only)
I specialize in trauma informed care, depression, anxiety disorders, addiction, and adjustment disorders.
Are you feeling depressed, anxious, tired, lonely, or overwhelmed? Are you tired of feeling stuck and ready to start on a new path of mental health wellness? I am here to support you in learning how to manage the difficulties that come with trauma, anxiety, depression, and life changes. My approach to therapy is to meet you where you are at with empathy and acceptance to help you to meet your goals.
I specialize in trauma informed care, depression, anxiety disorders, addiction, and adjustment disorders.
Are you feeling depressed, anxious, tired, lonely, or overwhelmed? Are you tired of feeling stuck and ready to start on a new path of mental health wellness? I am here to support you in learning how to manage the difficulties that come with trauma, anxiety, depression, and life changes. My approach to therapy is to meet you where you are at with empathy and acceptance to help you to meet your goals.
(614) 762-9262 View (614) 762-9262
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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.