With over 11 million people injecting drugs globally, substance abuse remains a prevalent issue in our society and a growing menace that brings unbelievable consequences to both the individuals using and their families. 

Luckily, treating substance abuse can be done, and there is a slew of effective treatment methods that can help you recover and reclaim your life. 

Probably the most effective method is integrated treatment, a comprehensive approach that involves a combination of therapies and medications.

In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the most commonly used treatments. 

This is often the first and the most crucial step in treating substance abuse. 

The detoxification process involves weaning your body off drugs and removing the abused substances from your system in a safe and controlled manner. 

This process is very important especially because it helps to manage the physical and psychological symptoms of withdrawal that you may experience once you stop using drugs. 

Another great type of substance abuse treatment is behavior therapy.

This is a type of treatment that helps you pin down negative thought patterns and understand how these thoughts contribute to self-destructive actions such as substance abuse.

Once, the thought patterns have been identified, your therapist can guide you through several types of behavioral therapy including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and contingency management all of which can help you have a mindset shift.

Medication assisted treatment involves the use of medication plus behavioral therapy to help you manage your addiction while reducing the risk of relapse.

Depending on the substance being abused several medications such as methadone, buprenorphine, acamprosate, disulfiram, and naltrexone can be used to reduce cravings and help with withdrawal symptoms.

In addition to medication, behavioral therapy is used to help you develop coping mechanisms and address underlying issues that may contribute to substance abuse.

If you’re struggling with severe addiction and outpatient treatment has not worked for you, inpatient rehabilitation might be a great option.

This is because, in this type of treatment, you stay in a specialized facility for a set period of time. 

During this time, not only will you be put through detoxification, but also, you’ll learn skills as well as strategies that will help you maintain sobriety. 

Aside from individual and group therapy sessions, inpatient programs may also include educational sessions and holistic therapies. 

But what makes these programs special is the fact that they provide a haven where you can escape the daily life triggers until you’re strong enough to face them. 

Lastly, yet importantly, support groups can be an effective way to supplement formal treatment programs and help you maintain long-term recovery from substance abuse.

These groups offer a safe and supportive environment where you can connect with others who share similar experiences and challenges. 

Members of such groups share struggles and successes, exchange coping strategies, and offer each other emotional support helping you understand that you’re not alone. 

Support groups can also help you develop a sense of accountability and motivation to stay sober. 

Plus, these groups are often led by experienced professionals who can offer guidance and resources for managing substance abuse.

Restore 360 specializes in addiction therapy and treatment. With our medication assisted treatment program,  we use medication to help our patients to break free from addiction. We also have qualified counselors and therapists with experience in addiction treatment and mental health issues. Contact us online or call (484) 373-2710 to learn more about our mental health services and how best we can assist you. Our goal is to help you or your loved one live a whole and healed life again.