Journal of Drug Abuse Open Access

  • ISSN: 2471-853X
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Treatment of Drug Addiction

It’s a process which helps the addicted individuals to stop compulsive drug seeking habit. The duration of treatment may vary from time to time and from individual to individual based on their state or condition. Drug addiction is a chronic disorder which is characterized by occasional relapses. Treatment may involve multiple interventions and regular monitoring. Treatment may include behavioral therapy, medications or combination of treatments which varies depending on patient’s individual needs and on the drug type the use. Behavioral therapies can help in motivating people to participate in drug treatment, teaches ways to avoid drugs and preventing relapse.