Addiction Treatment Guides
Learn how each addiction is treated, what to expect from withdrawal and detox, and how to find a treatment center whose cannabis policy fits your recovery.
Alcohol Addiction
Alcohol addiction is usually treated with medically supervised detox followed by residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient care. Because alcohol withdrawal can cause seizures, heavy daily drinkers should not stop suddenly without medical guidance.
1,069 treatment centers listed
Opioid Addiction
Opioid addiction is most effectively treated with medication-assisted treatment (buprenorphine, methadone, or naltrexone) combined with counseling. Treatment can start in detox, residential, or outpatient care, and many programs let you continue medication long term.
2,338 treatment centers listed
Cocaine Addiction
Cocaine addiction is treated mainly with behavioral therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and contingency management, delivered in residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient programs. There are no FDA-approved medications for cocaine addiction yet.
610 treatment centers listed
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