Treatment Plan Models for Drug & Alcohol Clinicians

Millions of Americans suffer from drug addiction. There are several different treatment options available for those willing to seek help.

Inpatient Care

The most desirable (as well as expensive) treatment is a live-in rehabilitation. The programs provide individualized and group therapy as well as dietitians and medications.

Outptatient Care

The major difference between out and inpatient care is the presence of a team of professionals specially trained to deal with addicts.

Methadone Clinics

Ironically, heroin addicts are given methadone to help ease withdrawal symptoms. However, methadone is addictive and can be just as expensive as heroin.

Individualized Care

Clearly, one-on-one therapy with a drug counselor is effective, but it is expensive and needs to be done on a regular basis.

Tips

Addicts usually will not stop using until they have no other choice.

The Workers

Nurses techs ensure that residents are treated with the utmost respect and emphasize the need to socialize.

References

• What are the Different Kinds of Drug Rehab Programs and Why Does it Matter?
• White House Drug Policy:Fact Sheet
• NIDA: Treatmrnt Approaches for drug addiction