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Drug Addiction Treatment In the United States Posted: 10-06-03 00:21am
...Drug addiction treatment in the
united states...
...Treatment for drug abuse and addiction
is delivered in many different settings,
using a variety of behavioral and
pharmacological approaches.
Drug addiction is a complex disorder that
can involve virtually every aspect of an
individual's functioningñin the family, at
work, and in the community. Because of
addiction's complexity and pervasive
consequences, drug addiction treatment
typically must involve many components.
Some of those components focus directly on
the individual's drug use. Others, like
employment training, focus on restoring
the addicted individual to productive
membership in the family and society (see
components of comprehensive drug abuse
treatment diagram).
Treatment for drug abuse and addiction is
delivered in many different settings,
using a variety of behavioral and
pharmacological approaches. In the
united states, more than 11,000
specialized drug treatment facilities
provide rehabilitation, counseling,
behavioral therapy, medication, case
management, and other types of services to
persons with drug use disorders.
Because drug abuse and addiction are major
public health problems, a large portion of
drug treatment is funded by local, state,
and federal governments. Private and
employer-subsidized health plans also may
provide coverage for treatment of drug
addiction and its medical consequences.
Drug abuse and addiction are treated in
specialized treatment facilities and
mental health clinics by a variety of
providers, including certified drug abuse
counselors, physicians, psychologists,
nurses, and social workers. Treatment is
delivered in outpatient, inpatient, and
residential settings. Although specific
treatment approaches often are associated
with particular treatment settings, a
variety of therapeutic interventions or
services can be included in any given
setting.
