There are several different treatment options for people suffering with addictions. Some are professional, while other options are more community-oriented. Treatment with prescription medication is rare, although addicts suffering with some other form of emotional disorder may use prescription antidepressants to aid in their recovery. When treating an addiction, it's important to receive any help necessary for other emotional disorders, as these can make recovery from an addiction much more difficult and may be one of the factors that drove to the development of the addiction in the first place.
In-patient rehabilitation facilities and treatment centers allow addicts to live in a safe environment while they tackle the feelings and motivations that drove their addictions. Counseling is provided as well as access to twelve step programs. Counseling for drug and alcohol addiction may follow several different models, and each treatment center is different. Some use behavior modification, cognitive behavioral therapy, group therapy, or a combination of different methods. The period of time spent in treatment depends on the treatment center's program, insurance coverage, and the desires of the patient.
Twelve step programs are non-professional. Essentially, the programs are based on the concept of one addict helping another addict stay sober with the help of the twelve steps and a higher power. Twelve step programs are spiritually-based, although concepts from cognitive behavioral therapy can be seen woven throughout the steps. While twelve step programs have been developed for every kind of addiction, the steps were originally developed by Alcoholics Anonymous.
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