Chemical Addiction or substance abuse is the medical term used to describe a pattern of using a substance (drug) that causes significant problems or distress. This may be missing work or school, using the substance in dangerous situations, such as driving a car.
Substance abuse is recognized as a medical brain disorder
Depends on your
1. Type of substance abused
2. Age and overall health
3. Symptoms
4. Dependency
5. Your opinion or preference
Common Treatment
Therapy
Support groups
Residential Treatment
Medication
Detoxification and long-term follow-up management or recovery-oriented systems of care are important features of successful treatment. Long-term follow-up management usually includes formalized group meetings and psychosocial support systems, as well as continued medical supervision. Individual and family psychotherapy are recommended to address the issues that contributed to the development of a substance abuse disorder.
