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Substance Abuse Treatment

- Summary
- About substance abuse treatment
- Before treatment
- During treatment
- After treatment
- Potential benefits and risks
- Questions for your doctor

Reviewed By:
Steven A. King, M.D.
 Tahir Tellioglu, M.D., APA, AAAP

Potential benefits and risks

The greatest benefit of substance abuse treatment is that it may result in patients’ remaining alcohol and/or drug-free on a permanent basis. It may also help to solve problems caused by substance abuse, such as relationship issues and financial problems.

However, patients who receive substance abuse treatment always face the risk of relapse (using alcohol and/or drugs after a period of abstinence). In fact, many patients must receive repeat treatments to successfully address substance abuse problems.

Some treatment programs tend to be most successful for particular types of substance abuse or particular patients. For example, opioid abuse may require treatment in a methadone program. Outpatient programs may be most effective for patients with a brief history of substance abuse. Patients who do not have a stable residence or employment, have limited family support or are mentally ill may respond best to residential treatment programs.

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Review Date: 04-04-2007

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