| When it comes to addiction treatment, there are | | | | 5. When a person is receiving one form of treatment, |
| numerous options available. One of the main | | | | they should receive other, ancillary or supportive |
| approaches to treating drug addiction includes using | | | | forms as well. This will help to encourage and |
| different methods of behavior therapy. Some drug | | | | motivate them throughout their progression of |
| addiction specialists promote the use of various | | | | fighting the disease. |
| types of medications. In many cases, having a unique | | | | 6. When an individual has an underlying mental illness, |
| blend of behavior therapy and medication therapy | | | | and they are being treating for any type of drug |
| can be quite effective. | | | | addiction, it is important that both are approached at |
| Most professionals implement a drug addiction | | | | the same time. Many times, these things are closely |
| treatment based on the standard principles of | | | | related. |
| treatment. These principles help to outline important | | | | 7. It has been found that going through the process |
| considerations when it comes to deciding on the best | | | | of detoxification is extremely successful in many |
| method of treatment. Here, we will introduce you to | | | | situations, but treatment should not stop at this. |
| the basic principles of addiction treatment for drug | | | | 8. If a person is being treated for drug addictions |
| addictions. | | | | against their wishes, it can still be effective. One can |
| 1. The first principle of treatment for various types | | | | never tell when that moment of enlightenment may |
| of drug addictions is based on the fact that there is | | | | occur. |
| no universal treatment for drug use. Drug addiction | | | | 9. It is important to understand that many individuals |
| treatment should be tailored to suit the individual | | | | will experience relapses which include using drugs |
| needs of the patient and not be too generalized. | | | | again during treatment. It is important to monitor all |
| 2. The second principle of treatment in drug | | | | individuals to ensure that this is not an issue. |
| addictions is that these methods should be available | | | | 10. If a person has a disease that is considered |
| at all times. When a person decides to cease the use | | | | deadly or contagious while under going treatments |
| of drugs and seek treatment, it is important that | | | | for drug addictions, it is important to make certain |
| resources are available, or that moment may be lost | | | | that the proper accommodations are made. |
| and the individual may continue using. | | | | 11. It is important to understand that the treatment |
| 3. There are many things that should be taken into | | | | of a drug addiction can take a while before it is truly |
| consideration when deciding on a drug treatment plan. | | | | effective. |
| These things include the actual drug abuse, medical | | | | When looking at various approaches to treatments |
| history, psychological state, and even any social | | | | for people who are suffering from drug addiction, it is |
| issues that the person may be experiencing. | | | | important to remember that there is not one |
| 4. Once the individual has been treated for drug | | | | particular method that can be used with every |
| addiction initially, it is important to continue with a | | | | person. Just as each person is unique; each addiction |
| follow up program, aftercare and continuing care. This | | | | treatment should be different based on the number |
| will provide continuity of service. Recovery is an | | | | one principle of treatment. |
| event not a destination | | | | |