bro, there is some subs that i look everyday, but i never joined them and cant see no more 😀
Although there is no cure for addiction, and there is always a risk of readdiction, it’s also highly treatable. Treatment strategies will depend on the person and the addiction. You may need multiple rounds of treatment, a combination of treatment approaches, and even lifelong management.
Treatment options include:
Medication. Various medications can be used to control drug cravings and relieve severe symptoms of withdrawal. For example, at specified doses, drugs like buprenorphine and methadone keep opioid withdrawal symptoms at bay without triggering the same high. Instead of only activating the opioid receptors they work by blocking withdrawal symptoms and brightening mood. Disulfiram is a drug that can help break the cycle of alcohol abuse because it triggers an unpleasant reaction when people consume alcohol.⁹People with addiction as well as another mental health disorder will benefit from treatment for that disorder as well, such as managing depression with antidepressants.
Treatment programs. People with substance use disorders need to be able to safely and quickly detox from the substance they are addicted to. This may involve a stay at a hospital or treatment center to manage withdrawal symptoms, which can be quite severe, depending on the substance. Treatment programs may be outpatient, residential, or inpatient, depending on what level of care a patient requires. They usually mandate a drug-free environment and offer individual, group, or family therapy sessions.
Therapy. On its own or as part of a treatment program, therapy can help you recognize and understand your addiction and learn strategies to break the cycle.
Mutual-Help Groups. Both online and in-person groups can be effective forms of peer support and as a forum for discussing addiction without shame. Having a sponsor, recovery coach, or recovery mentor can be a real game-changer for people struggling with addiction. Research shows that popular 12-step based programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous only work if you go to meetings, talk to a sponsor and do all 12 of the steps. SMART Recovery and Celebrate Recovery (for Christians) are addiction recovery programs I frequently recommend.