Treatment
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) defines treatment as “a path of recovery that can involve many interventions and attempts at abstinence. It is offered in different settings, and types of treatment greatly depend on the substances misused, as well as a person’s individual needs and characteristics. Treatment is offered in residential and outpatient programs and can include counseling or other behavioral therapy, family therapy, medication, or a combination of services.”
New York State's approach to addiction treatment is person-centered and completely individualized, visit the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) Treatment website for information.
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SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. Call: 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
What is Substance Abuse Treatment? A booklet for families.
NIDA InfoFacts “Treatment Approaches for Drug Addiction”