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Selah Counseling & Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Junction City, OR 97448
Areas of Specialization: Supporting Children, Teens, Adults, Couples & Families to overcome Depression, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Eating Disorders, OCD, ADHD, Borderline Personality, Low Self-Esteem, Life Transitions, Marital & Couples, Divorce, Substance Abuse, PTSD/Trauma, Stress, Coping Skills, School Stress, Parenting Support & More.
Are you feeling lost and in need of an advocate and partner to reach your goals? Depression or anxiety crippling your quality of life? Feeling broken from trauma? Selah Counseling & Wellness provides child, teen and adult therapy as well as couples and family therapy for ages 4 - 65+ years of age. Selah creates a space for holistic healing, with the opportunity to integrate mental and physical health with our partner Bryce Family Medicine for a full mind-heart-body union.
Areas of Specialization: Supporting Children, Teens, Adults, Couples & Families to overcome Depression, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Eating Disorders, OCD, ADHD, Borderline Personality, Low Self-Esteem, Life Transitions, Marital & Couples, Divorce, Substance Abuse, PTSD/Trauma, Stress, Coping Skills, School Stress, Parenting Support & More.
Are you feeling lost and in need of an advocate and partner to reach your goals? Depression or anxiety crippling your quality of life? Feeling broken from trauma? Selah Counseling & Wellness provides child, teen and adult therapy as well as couples and family therapy for ages 4 - 65+ years of age. Selah creates a space for holistic healing, with the opportunity to integrate mental and physical health with our partner Bryce Family Medicine for a full mind-heart-body union.
(541) 423-2633 View (541) 423-2633
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Debra Rachelle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Junction City, OR 97448
I have worked in the prison system, addiction system, and broken family systems.
Please know that if you send an email to a therapist, check your spam for response. I believe that healing is a collaborative endeavor that requires honest caring without judgment, and I cooperatively assist my clients in clarifying their goals for treatment. Rather than using one approach for all individuals and issues, I draw from a variety of methods to create a tailored approach for each individual and situation. As a therapist, I am warm, open, encouraging, and direct. I consider myself an active therapist, combining experience, education, creativity, and sense of humor with a down-to-earth, realistic approach to counseling.
I have worked in the prison system, addiction system, and broken family systems.
Please know that if you send an email to a therapist, check your spam for response. I believe that healing is a collaborative endeavor that requires honest caring without judgment, and I cooperatively assist my clients in clarifying their goals for treatment. Rather than using one approach for all individuals and issues, I draw from a variety of methods to create a tailored approach for each individual and situation. As a therapist, I am warm, open, encouraging, and direct. I consider myself an active therapist, combining experience, education, creativity, and sense of humor with a down-to-earth, realistic approach to counseling.
(458) 217-1618 View (458) 217-1618

Online Therapists

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James Thatcher
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Working with children, teens, young adults, and families has been a passion and a trained specialty of mine for over 10 years. I have experience in working with individuals and their families in dealing with substance abuse, grief, neurodevelopmental issues (autism), behavioral problems, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, along with other challenges of day-to-day living. If seeking an autism, psychological or academic assessment, I provide a full battery of testing, complete evaluation report, feedback session, and any necessary follow-up to ensure you get the resources your family needs.
Working with children, teens, young adults, and families has been a passion and a trained specialty of mine for over 10 years. I have experience in working with individuals and their families in dealing with substance abuse, grief, neurodevelopmental issues (autism), behavioral problems, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, along with other challenges of day-to-day living. If seeking an autism, psychological or academic assessment, I provide a full battery of testing, complete evaluation report, feedback session, and any necessary follow-up to ensure you get the resources your family needs.
(503) 447-8913 View (503) 447-8913
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New Priorities Family Services
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Redmond, OR 97756
We invite you to contact us for more information or to set up an appointment and we encourage you to explore our website to learn more about our mission, mental health and substance use treatment services and staff.
New Priorities Family Services is a non-profit Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment Program locally operated by dedicated staff and clinicians in Redmond, Oregon. New Priorities Family Services is dedicated to the rights of children, adolescents and adults to grow and develop as healthy, happy, successful and contributing individuals
We invite you to contact us for more information or to set up an appointment and we encourage you to explore our website to learn more about our mission, mental health and substance use treatment services and staff.
New Priorities Family Services is a non-profit Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment Program locally operated by dedicated staff and clinicians in Redmond, Oregon. New Priorities Family Services is dedicated to the rights of children, adolescents and adults to grow and develop as healthy, happy, successful and contributing individuals
(458) 218-8757 View (458) 218-8757
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Brian J. Bulemore
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CADCIII
Verified Verified
Bend, OR 97701
Parent/family consultations available for substance abuse/behavior issues and treatment decisions.
24 years experience. Licensed Professional Counselor and Level III Certified Alcohol/Drug Counselor. I am a solution-focused therapist working with clients to find relief for current presenting issues and long-term maintenance of their overall well-being. I have worked as an independent therapist, clinical supervisor, consultant, and treatment program administrator, resulting in treating a wide range of clients and issues. My goal is to provide realistic and practical solutions that have potential for immediate application/results.
Parent/family consultations available for substance abuse/behavior issues and treatment decisions.
24 years experience. Licensed Professional Counselor and Level III Certified Alcohol/Drug Counselor. I am a solution-focused therapist working with clients to find relief for current presenting issues and long-term maintenance of their overall well-being. I have worked as an independent therapist, clinical supervisor, consultant, and treatment program administrator, resulting in treating a wide range of clients and issues. My goal is to provide realistic and practical solutions that have potential for immediate application/results.
(541) 233-0281 View (541) 233-0281
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Dr. Nicole La Verne
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC, MAC, CADCIII, ACS
Verified Verified
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Is life becoming challenging, overwhelming, confusing, unfair, and more? I understand! I have over 30 years of experience supporting people struggling with a variety of issues - depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma & PTSD, grief & loss, life changes, abuse, and more. I personally and professionally understand the dynamics that accompany many of these life challenges.
Is life becoming challenging, overwhelming, confusing, unfair, and more? I understand! I have over 30 years of experience supporting people struggling with a variety of issues - depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma & PTSD, grief & loss, life changes, abuse, and more. I personally and professionally understand the dynamics that accompany many of these life challenges.
(503) 342-7764 View (503) 342-7764
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Sue Mary Fagin
LPC Intern, MA, CHT, LMT
Verified Verified
Salem, OR 97301
Trauma, PTSD, adoption, grief, Energy work, depression, post addiction, couples, individual, smoke Cession.
I want to work with client's to discover their purpose to assist them in improving positive changes in there life. Also, to Help them discover what has not worked for them and offer new tools for them to use.
Trauma, PTSD, adoption, grief, Energy work, depression, post addiction, couples, individual, smoke Cession.
I want to work with client's to discover their purpose to assist them in improving positive changes in there life. Also, to Help them discover what has not worked for them and offer new tools for them to use.
(971) 701-2160 View (971) 701-2160
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Michael Thomas Griffin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bend, OR 97702
In the 13 years that I've practiced as a clinician I've had the honor of working with a variety of individuals and families with a wide range of backgrounds, goals, and concerns. Historically, I have experience working with addiction and substance use disorders both with people trying to get a handle on their addictive behaviors as well as the loved ones of those struggling. I also work with the plethora of issues that come along with addictive issues including; Trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, and attachment issues to name a few.
In the 13 years that I've practiced as a clinician I've had the honor of working with a variety of individuals and families with a wide range of backgrounds, goals, and concerns. Historically, I have experience working with addiction and substance use disorders both with people trying to get a handle on their addictive behaviors as well as the loved ones of those struggling. I also work with the plethora of issues that come along with addictive issues including; Trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, and attachment issues to name a few.
(458) 455-0197 View (458) 455-0197
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Life Skills Management Services LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MBA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Gresham, OR 97030  (Online Only)
We are licensed in Utah, Oregon, Maine, Minnesota, Florida, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, North Carolina and Colorado. We currently offer telehealth and virtual therapeutic services. We work with individuals with a wide range of concerns including depression, mood disorders, family relations issues, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders. We combine different therapeutic approaches based on client's presenting concerns, goals, and motivation, such as, cognitive-behavioral, brief therapy, mindfulness, client-centered, solution-focused therapy.
We are licensed in Utah, Oregon, Maine, Minnesota, Florida, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, North Carolina and Colorado. We currently offer telehealth and virtual therapeutic services. We work with individuals with a wide range of concerns including depression, mood disorders, family relations issues, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders. We combine different therapeutic approaches based on client's presenting concerns, goals, and motivation, such as, cognitive-behavioral, brief therapy, mindfulness, client-centered, solution-focused therapy.
(503) 300-6773 View (503) 300-6773
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Sally Louise Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Eugene, OR 97401
Recovery from trauma, PTSD, and substance abuse involves stablilization, changing self-destructive behavior, improving relational skills and generating solutions to problems.
When life is overwhelming asking for help is the first step. I am a licensed clinical social worker and have specialized in addiction and substance use disorders with over 25 years of experience. I enjoy helping people make positive changes in their lives, incorporating positive psychology with traditional psychodynamic, solution focused and cognitive-behavioral methods.
Recovery from trauma, PTSD, and substance abuse involves stablilization, changing self-destructive behavior, improving relational skills and generating solutions to problems.
When life is overwhelming asking for help is the first step. I am a licensed clinical social worker and have specialized in addiction and substance use disorders with over 25 years of experience. I enjoy helping people make positive changes in their lives, incorporating positive psychology with traditional psychodynamic, solution focused and cognitive-behavioral methods.
(541) 968-6321 View (541) 968-6321
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Tristan Smith
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97232
A client who is ready to face uncertainties in their life and embrace the journey. Clients that willing to sit with tough times and not aspiring to evade them will make for a less resistant path in the grand scheme of things. Aspiring to develop a more introspective side of themselves and critically think about how their day to day choices and their environment may be a reflection of their direction moving forward. Through trauma, addiction, behavioral, or relationship issues, if the client is able to look inward rather than around them, an undiscovered depth will now become visible. Consistency is more important than perfection!
A client who is ready to face uncertainties in their life and embrace the journey. Clients that willing to sit with tough times and not aspiring to evade them will make for a less resistant path in the grand scheme of things. Aspiring to develop a more introspective side of themselves and critically think about how their day to day choices and their environment may be a reflection of their direction moving forward. Through trauma, addiction, behavioral, or relationship issues, if the client is able to look inward rather than around them, an undiscovered depth will now become visible. Consistency is more important than perfection!
(971) 299-7431 View (971) 299-7431
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Todd Forsman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC-I
Verified Verified
Milwaukie, OR 97267
People dealing with mental / behavioral health, addiction or a mixture of the two (co-occurring).
Even in the darkest hours there is hope that healing and wholeness is possible. Do you suffer with the effects of depression, anxiety, addiction, self-loathing or lack of self-esteem? Do you have trouble with anger, communication or setting boundaries? There is hope! You are the author of your own story, and a skilled, caring counselor can help you find the tools you need to navigate through the hard times and be able to feel empowered to continue writing your story.
People dealing with mental / behavioral health, addiction or a mixture of the two (co-occurring).
Even in the darkest hours there is hope that healing and wholeness is possible. Do you suffer with the effects of depression, anxiety, addiction, self-loathing or lack of self-esteem? Do you have trouble with anger, communication or setting boundaries? There is hope! You are the author of your own story, and a skilled, caring counselor can help you find the tools you need to navigate through the hard times and be able to feel empowered to continue writing your story.
(503) 678-9191 View (503) 678-9191
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Newberg Counseling & Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Newberg, OR 97132
Newberg Counseling & Wellness is here for you. Our team of experienced, licensed therapists works with children, teens, parents, families, marriage, couples, men’s and women’s issues, LGBTQ identifying clients, adults for a range of concerns: depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, relationship problems and people in seasons of change of all kinds.
Newberg Counseling & Wellness is here for you. Our team of experienced, licensed therapists works with children, teens, parents, families, marriage, couples, men’s and women’s issues, LGBTQ identifying clients, adults for a range of concerns: depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, relationship problems and people in seasons of change of all kinds.
(971) 297-3286 View (971) 297-3286
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Joshua Beavers
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Beaverton, OR 97007  (Online Only)
I work with clients with a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, addiction/ substance use, autism spectrum disorder, and family conflict.
Hi, I am Joshua Beavers, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and I am excited to work alongside you! I completed a Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Central Oklahoma in 2015. I have worked with clients in person at various mental health clinics and in a virtual environment since 2015. My focus in sessions is to help clients learn to regulate their emotions, cope with stress, improve relationships, and build a foundation of skills that will help them with long-term success. I'm always excited to see them recognize the positive changes that can come from meeting with a counselor.
I work with clients with a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, addiction/ substance use, autism spectrum disorder, and family conflict.
Hi, I am Joshua Beavers, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and I am excited to work alongside you! I completed a Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Central Oklahoma in 2015. I have worked with clients in person at various mental health clinics and in a virtual environment since 2015. My focus in sessions is to help clients learn to regulate their emotions, cope with stress, improve relationships, and build a foundation of skills that will help them with long-term success. I'm always excited to see them recognize the positive changes that can come from meeting with a counselor.
(503) 809-5941 View (503) 809-5941
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Nicole La Verne
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC, MAC, CADC II, ACS
Verified Verified
Salem, OR 97301  (Online Only)
Is life becoming challenging, overwhelming, confusing, unfair, and more? I understand! I have over 30 years of experience supporting people struggling with a variety of issues - depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma & PTSD, grief & loss, life changes, abuse, and more. I personally and professionally understand the dynamics that accompany many of these life challenges.
Is life becoming challenging, overwhelming, confusing, unfair, and more? I understand! I have over 30 years of experience supporting people struggling with a variety of issues - depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma & PTSD, grief & loss, life changes, abuse, and more. I personally and professionally understand the dynamics that accompany many of these life challenges.
(971) 251-1647 View (971) 251-1647
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Lee Nadeau
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Bend, OR 97701
I regularly work with people experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse disorders, grief/loss, adoption/attachment issues and learning disabilities who want to develop more awareness and healthy coping skills.
Emotional wounding, loss, trauma, and unhealthy relationships often create a sense of overwhelm, heaviness and prolonged anxiety that can feel never-ending. Over time, it's common to become increasingly detached, stagnant and feel like it's impossible to connect with others in an authentic and meaningful way. Psychotherapy provides the unique opportunity to 'get real' with 'what is', allowing you to grow and heal in ways that will benefit all of your relationships, including (most importantly) the relationship that you have with yourself.
I regularly work with people experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse disorders, grief/loss, adoption/attachment issues and learning disabilities who want to develop more awareness and healthy coping skills.
Emotional wounding, loss, trauma, and unhealthy relationships often create a sense of overwhelm, heaviness and prolonged anxiety that can feel never-ending. Over time, it's common to become increasingly detached, stagnant and feel like it's impossible to connect with others in an authentic and meaningful way. Psychotherapy provides the unique opportunity to 'get real' with 'what is', allowing you to grow and heal in ways that will benefit all of your relationships, including (most importantly) the relationship that you have with yourself.
(541) 534-0953 View (541) 534-0953
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Peter Ragen
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tigard, OR 97224
Welcome to a unique and restorative therapeutic approach! I work with adult and teenage individuals experiencing a wide range of challenges, but I specialize in using evidence-based practices to treat anxiety, depression, addiction, ADHD, and behavioral issues. To participate in therapy is to collaborate in a safe and accepting space where you can learn practical skills that facilitate meaningful long-lasting positive change in yourself and in your relationships. I believe that it is through a process of self-discovery and practice that we are able to empower ourselves to skillfully make choices that lead us toward our goals.
Welcome to a unique and restorative therapeutic approach! I work with adult and teenage individuals experiencing a wide range of challenges, but I specialize in using evidence-based practices to treat anxiety, depression, addiction, ADHD, and behavioral issues. To participate in therapy is to collaborate in a safe and accepting space where you can learn practical skills that facilitate meaningful long-lasting positive change in yourself and in your relationships. I believe that it is through a process of self-discovery and practice that we are able to empower ourselves to skillfully make choices that lead us toward our goals.
(971) 328-3601 View (971) 328-3601
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Jeffrey C. Peyton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CADC-II
Verified Verified
Portland, OR 97202
I am an experienced addictions counselor, and view substance use as only one aspect of an individual.
As an experienced adolescent therapist, I am passionate about helping teens and young adults figure out who they are, who they want to be, and the barriers keeping them from realizing these goals. I have assisted hundreds of adolescents through academic challenges, anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, substance use, ADHD, traumatic experiences, social anxiety and divorce. We work together to develop healthy ways to manage our emotional life, identify strengths which can support self-confidence and motivation, and learn to trust we are worthy of the love and connection we want in our relationships.
I am an experienced addictions counselor, and view substance use as only one aspect of an individual.
As an experienced adolescent therapist, I am passionate about helping teens and young adults figure out who they are, who they want to be, and the barriers keeping them from realizing these goals. I have assisted hundreds of adolescents through academic challenges, anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, substance use, ADHD, traumatic experiences, social anxiety and divorce. We work together to develop healthy ways to manage our emotional life, identify strengths which can support self-confidence and motivation, and learn to trust we are worthy of the love and connection we want in our relationships.
(503) 406-1557 View (503) 406-1557
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Heather Taplett
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Clackamas, OR 97015
I am able to treat a wide variety of mental health issues, addictions, and relationship problems with a special emphasis in working with adults, parents of children with challenging behaviors, and adolescents.
I am currently providing telehealth appointments. Are you seeking therapy for yourself, your child, or marriage? Are you sad? Anxious? Are you worried about your teen? Are you having trouble in a romantic relationship? Have you recently experienced a loss? Whatever you are facing, you don't have to do it alone. I want join you in the process of healing and changing. Together, we will revisit the values that motivate you to pursue change and work to pursue your goals through experiences both in and out of session.
I am able to treat a wide variety of mental health issues, addictions, and relationship problems with a special emphasis in working with adults, parents of children with challenging behaviors, and adolescents.
I am currently providing telehealth appointments. Are you seeking therapy for yourself, your child, or marriage? Are you sad? Anxious? Are you worried about your teen? Are you having trouble in a romantic relationship? Have you recently experienced a loss? Whatever you are facing, you don't have to do it alone. I want join you in the process of healing and changing. Together, we will revisit the values that motivate you to pursue change and work to pursue your goals through experiences both in and out of session.
(503) 616-2657 View (503) 616-2657
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Michelle Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC, LPC, LCMHC, MS
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Portland, OR 97212  (Online Only)
Welcome to your new beginning! You're doing the best you can, AND you can do better! If you have found yourself struggling with life maybe it's time to allow me to support you through your self-exploration journey. I believe everyone has the potential to manifest a life worth living, and I would love to help you take the steps towards making your vision your reality. I provide a client-centered, non-judgmental approach and will meet you where you are at to help support you to reaching those goals!
Welcome to your new beginning! You're doing the best you can, AND you can do better! If you have found yourself struggling with life maybe it's time to allow me to support you through your self-exploration journey. I believe everyone has the potential to manifest a life worth living, and I would love to help you take the steps towards making your vision your reality. I provide a client-centered, non-judgmental approach and will meet you where you are at to help support you to reaching those goals!
(971) 318-2389 View (971) 318-2389

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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.