Addiction Therapists in Salem, OR

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Jerem Ernst
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Salem, OR 97301
My treatment approaches are an eclectic and integrated mix of best practice models that include: mindfulness-based practices such as ACT, substance use harm reduction, internal family systems (IFS), and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) tools designed to last.
I believe in and help to foster a collaborative therapeutic relationship based on compassion, trust, and humility. As a psycho-spiritual counselor with a holistic perspective, I work with mind, body, spirit connections, and as such I see my clients as full of potential and creativity. I am deeply interested in the emerging field of psilocybin assisted therapy and I am happy to work with clients as they integrate their own personal journeys. I have a passion for social and environmental justice, and as an ever-aspiring multicultural counselor, I enjoy working with clients from diverse backgrounds, cultures and lifestyles.
My treatment approaches are an eclectic and integrated mix of best practice models that include: mindfulness-based practices such as ACT, substance use harm reduction, internal family systems (IFS), and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) tools designed to last.
I believe in and help to foster a collaborative therapeutic relationship based on compassion, trust, and humility. As a psycho-spiritual counselor with a holistic perspective, I work with mind, body, spirit connections, and as such I see my clients as full of potential and creativity. I am deeply interested in the emerging field of psilocybin assisted therapy and I am happy to work with clients as they integrate their own personal journeys. I have a passion for social and environmental justice, and as an ever-aspiring multicultural counselor, I enjoy working with clients from diverse backgrounds, cultures and lifestyles.
(503) 905-9112 View (503) 905-9112
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Chelsea Scott
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salem, OR 97301
I work with a broad range of issues and goals with special interest in the following areas: Addiction and the impact addiction has on the family, relationships and intimacy, anxiety and depression, challenging life transitions, adolescents and young adults, marijuana addiction and crisis intervention.
Many of us reach a point in our life where our ways of dealing with issues are no longer working and we need new skills to create the changes we want. I believe that we have the capacity within us to overcome difficult challenges, heal from painful life experiences and achieve our most valued personal goals. Working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues, My therapeutic approach is to help you face your challenges with insight, warmth and humor. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
I work with a broad range of issues and goals with special interest in the following areas: Addiction and the impact addiction has on the family, relationships and intimacy, anxiety and depression, challenging life transitions, adolescents and young adults, marijuana addiction and crisis intervention.
Many of us reach a point in our life where our ways of dealing with issues are no longer working and we need new skills to create the changes we want. I believe that we have the capacity within us to overcome difficult challenges, heal from painful life experiences and achieve our most valued personal goals. Working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues, My therapeutic approach is to help you face your challenges with insight, warmth and humor. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
(503) 967-2315 View (503) 967-2315
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Stephanie Lynn Vieu
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CADC, II
Verified Verified
Salem, OR 97303
I am a mental health therapist who specializes in trauma and addiction issues. I also often work from a family systems theory basis. I have combined experience as a counselor, educator and social worker for over 22 years. My therapeutic philosophy and approach is to offer empathy and compassion working to understand the whole person perspective and I am a strong advocate to help my clients empower themselves. I offer energy healing work and other alternative therapies as part of my practice such as Hypnosis to include traditional methods of therapeutic intervention.
I am a mental health therapist who specializes in trauma and addiction issues. I also often work from a family systems theory basis. I have combined experience as a counselor, educator and social worker for over 22 years. My therapeutic philosophy and approach is to offer empathy and compassion working to understand the whole person perspective and I am a strong advocate to help my clients empower themselves. I offer energy healing work and other alternative therapies as part of my practice such as Hypnosis to include traditional methods of therapeutic intervention.
(503) 445-3094 View (503) 445-3094
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Trevor Mcmurray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, MAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salem, OR 97304
I can be of service to people with the following challenges: addiction, relationship difficulties, work stress, family conflict, depression, anxiety, and trauma.
I have served in the mental health field for nearly two decades, assisting countless people overcome challenges and lead more fulfilling lives. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Master Addiction Counselor assisting. My practice is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and other evidence - based interventions. I also use EMDR to assist clients experiencing the emotional and physical impact of traumatic events.
I can be of service to people with the following challenges: addiction, relationship difficulties, work stress, family conflict, depression, anxiety, and trauma.
I have served in the mental health field for nearly two decades, assisting countless people overcome challenges and lead more fulfilling lives. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Master Addiction Counselor assisting. My practice is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and other evidence - based interventions. I also use EMDR to assist clients experiencing the emotional and physical impact of traumatic events.
(503) 376-6734 View (503) 376-6734
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Compass and Circle LLC
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CADC II, QMHA I, BS
Verified Verified
Salem, OR 97301  (Online Only)
My areas of expertise include but are not limited to: - Substance use assessments and evaluations - Individual counseling - Relapse prevention strategies - Dialectical behavior skills development as it pertains to substance use and abuse - Grief Recovery Method - Psycho-Education surrounding medication and recovery.
Please view my website for my full list of services and pricing. Compassandcircle. dot com. At my private practice, Compass and Circle, I am committed to providing a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their challenges, develop coping strategies and skills, and work towards achieving their treatment goals. Whether someone is seeking assistance for themselves or a loved one, I am dedicated to tailoring my services to meet their unique needs and circumstances.
My areas of expertise include but are not limited to: - Substance use assessments and evaluations - Individual counseling - Relapse prevention strategies - Dialectical behavior skills development as it pertains to substance use and abuse - Grief Recovery Method - Psycho-Education surrounding medication and recovery.
Please view my website for my full list of services and pricing. Compassandcircle. dot com. At my private practice, Compass and Circle, I am committed to providing a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their challenges, develop coping strategies and skills, and work towards achieving their treatment goals. Whether someone is seeking assistance for themselves or a loved one, I am dedicated to tailoring my services to meet their unique needs and circumstances.
(971) 287-6970 View (971) 287-6970
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Anthony Gagliardo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, MAC, CCHT
Verified Verified
Salem, OR 97301
Waitlist for new clients
If you are ordered to participate in substance abuse or alcoholism treatment, I have a confidential professionals only group.
Many of my clients would agree that what they look for in a counselor is someone who "has been there themselves." They look for someone that has the education and experience to successfully assist them. I have that combination of personal experiences and educational background. My goal is to help you feel better, cope with life, and get on the path to a more happy and productive life. I will teach you to identify, solve, and cope with problems. I am Psychedelic's friendly.
If you are ordered to participate in substance abuse or alcoholism treatment, I have a confidential professionals only group.
Many of my clients would agree that what they look for in a counselor is someone who "has been there themselves." They look for someone that has the education and experience to successfully assist them. I have that combination of personal experiences and educational background. My goal is to help you feel better, cope with life, and get on the path to a more happy and productive life. I will teach you to identify, solve, and cope with problems. I am Psychedelic's friendly.
(503) 581-7550 View (503) 581-7550
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Niko Delgado-McGee
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMHC, MA, CADCI
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Salem, OR 97301  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I work with adults, and teens (15+) of all cultural backgrounds suffering from PTSD, substance use, and other mental health issues.
"What are you?" was a question I quickly became accustomed to growing up in the Pacific Northwest. With roots in Chamoru, Irish and Armenian heritage, there is no box for me to check. This question has been a lifelong journey in understanding who I am in the context of others, and more importantly how I define myself. I hope to work with others who are embarking on their own cultural journey and are seeking deeper answers to questions about themselves.
I work with adults, and teens (15+) of all cultural backgrounds suffering from PTSD, substance use, and other mental health issues.
"What are you?" was a question I quickly became accustomed to growing up in the Pacific Northwest. With roots in Chamoru, Irish and Armenian heritage, there is no box for me to check. This question has been a lifelong journey in understanding who I am in the context of others, and more importantly how I define myself. I hope to work with others who are embarking on their own cultural journey and are seeking deeper answers to questions about themselves.
(503) 308-7726 View (503) 308-7726
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Joleena Abrams
CMEMI, CCTSA, CLC, MA
Verified Verified
Salem, OR 97301  (Online Only)
Joleena is Certified in the Treament of Sexual Addiction, is a Certified Betrayal Trauma Coach, a Certified Clinical Trauma and Addiction Specialist, with a Masters of Psychology in Grief Counseling, and a Bachelors of Science in Psychology. Joleena specializes in helping couples working through betrayal and addiction of all kinds. She also works with clients that are struggling with anxiety, addictive behaviors, depression, PTSD, emotional abuse, mental abuse and trauma of various kinds. Her passion is to provide a safe space for her clients and to walk hand-in-hand with them, guiding them through the healing process.
Joleena is Certified in the Treament of Sexual Addiction, is a Certified Betrayal Trauma Coach, a Certified Clinical Trauma and Addiction Specialist, with a Masters of Psychology in Grief Counseling, and a Bachelors of Science in Psychology. Joleena specializes in helping couples working through betrayal and addiction of all kinds. She also works with clients that are struggling with anxiety, addictive behaviors, depression, PTSD, emotional abuse, mental abuse and trauma of various kinds. Her passion is to provide a safe space for her clients and to walk hand-in-hand with them, guiding them through the healing process.
(507) 216-9367 View (507) 216-9367
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Caleb Abrams
CSAT, CCTP, CLC, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Salem, OR 97301  (Online Only)
Caleb is Certified in the Treatment of Sexual Addiction, is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Ordained Minister, Certified Life Coach, with a Masters of Psychology in Counseling and a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology. Caleb specializes in helping men work through sex addiction but provides counseling services for all kinds of addictions. He also works with clients that are struggling with anxiety, addictive behaviors, depression, PTSD, emotional abuse, mental abuse and trauma of various kinds. His passion is to provide a safe space for his clients and to walk hand-in-hand with them, guiding them through the healing process.
Caleb is Certified in the Treatment of Sexual Addiction, is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Ordained Minister, Certified Life Coach, with a Masters of Psychology in Counseling and a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology. Caleb specializes in helping men work through sex addiction but provides counseling services for all kinds of addictions. He also works with clients that are struggling with anxiety, addictive behaviors, depression, PTSD, emotional abuse, mental abuse and trauma of various kinds. His passion is to provide a safe space for his clients and to walk hand-in-hand with them, guiding them through the healing process.
(619) 383-0349 View (619) 383-0349
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Chrystal K Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CADC3, CGAC2
Verified Verified
Salem, OR 97301
I specialize in a broad spectrum of mental health challenges that include anxiety, depression, trauma and eating disorders as well as substance use therapy.
I believe that recovery is a process which requires active, continuous involvement from the client, the therapist, and the entire treatment team. According to this belief, the four stages of recovery are hope, empowerment, self-responsibility, and establishing a meaningful role in life. The individual most responsible for a successful treatment outcome is you (the client). With your consistent effort and willingness to engage with your therapist the kind of change you are hoping for can and will occur.
I specialize in a broad spectrum of mental health challenges that include anxiety, depression, trauma and eating disorders as well as substance use therapy.
I believe that recovery is a process which requires active, continuous involvement from the client, the therapist, and the entire treatment team. According to this belief, the four stages of recovery are hope, empowerment, self-responsibility, and establishing a meaningful role in life. The individual most responsible for a successful treatment outcome is you (the client). With your consistent effort and willingness to engage with your therapist the kind of change you are hoping for can and will occur.
(541) 204-8440 View (541) 204-8440
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Caleb Abrams
CSAT, CCTP, CLC, MA
Verified Verified
Salem, OR 97301
Caleb is Certified in the Treatment of Sexual Addiction, is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Ordained Minister, Certified Life Coach, with a Masters of Psychology in Counseling and a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology. Caleb specializes in helping men work through sex addiction but provides counseling services for all kinds of addictions. He also works with clients that are struggling with anxiety, addictive behaviors, depression, PTSD, emotional abuse, mental abuse and trauma of various kinds. His passion is to provide a safe space for his clients and to walk hand-in-hand with them, guiding them through the healing process.
Caleb is Certified in the Treatment of Sexual Addiction, is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Ordained Minister, Certified Life Coach, with a Masters of Psychology in Counseling and a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology. Caleb specializes in helping men work through sex addiction but provides counseling services for all kinds of addictions. He also works with clients that are struggling with anxiety, addictive behaviors, depression, PTSD, emotional abuse, mental abuse and trauma of various kinds. His passion is to provide a safe space for his clients and to walk hand-in-hand with them, guiding them through the healing process.
(720) 706-5055 View (720) 706-5055
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Willamette Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Salem, OR 97301  (Online Only)
WWC now has psychiatric medication services available for OR and WA! WWC is a group of mental health clinicians living in, and serving the states of Oregon and Washington. We have a wide range of specialties including medication management, eating disorders, substance abuse, LGBTQ+ and trans support, post partum work, bariatric surgery letters, psychedelic psychotherapy, PTSD/C-PTSD therapy, veteran/BIPOC/marginalized community support, pornography/sex addiction, sex therapy and many others. View our therapists and book today at www.wwcpdx.com
WWC now has psychiatric medication services available for OR and WA! WWC is a group of mental health clinicians living in, and serving the states of Oregon and Washington. We have a wide range of specialties including medication management, eating disorders, substance abuse, LGBTQ+ and trans support, post partum work, bariatric surgery letters, psychedelic psychotherapy, PTSD/C-PTSD therapy, veteran/BIPOC/marginalized community support, pornography/sex addiction, sex therapy and many others. View our therapists and book today at www.wwcpdx.com
(971) 803-4515 View (971) 803-4515
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Cori Bakazan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CADC, CEAP
Verified Verified
Salem, OR 97301  (Online Only)
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) of 12 years at The Core Practice. I enjoy working with clients to address relationship issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and grief. I hold additional certifications as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and Certified Employee Assistance Professional. I tend to work best with clients who are active participants in their mental health journey. Weekend and evening appointments are available.
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) of 12 years at The Core Practice. I enjoy working with clients to address relationship issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and grief. I hold additional certifications as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and Certified Employee Assistance Professional. I tend to work best with clients who are active participants in their mental health journey. Weekend and evening appointments are available.
(503) 755-5460 View (503) 755-5460
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Teara Tyler
Professional Counselor Associate, LPC-A, CADC-1
Verified Verified
Salem, OR 97301  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have experience treating PTSD, depression, anxiety, relational struggles, mood dysregulation, and substance abuse treatment.
The willingness to seek help is a brave step forward into making some sense out of life’s messiness and challenges. Looking deeper at issues, working on ourselves and seeking support from others can be scary and feel vulnerable, even but it can also be a beneficial step towards healing. I believe we all have an ability within ourselves to heal but sometimes we need the support and guidance from others. As a Counselor, I am here to support you and provide you with the clinical care and guidance you need to move through these challenges and to take the steps to improve your wellbeing.
I have experience treating PTSD, depression, anxiety, relational struggles, mood dysregulation, and substance abuse treatment.
The willingness to seek help is a brave step forward into making some sense out of life’s messiness and challenges. Looking deeper at issues, working on ourselves and seeking support from others can be scary and feel vulnerable, even but it can also be a beneficial step towards healing. I believe we all have an ability within ourselves to heal but sometimes we need the support and guidance from others. As a Counselor, I am here to support you and provide you with the clinical care and guidance you need to move through these challenges and to take the steps to improve your wellbeing.
(503) 483-6834 View (503) 483-6834
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Olga Leonova
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, S-PSB
Verified Verified
Salem, OR 97301
Since I started my work as a therapist, I have been helping my clients heal from trauma, sexual addiction, and the life impacts of other problematic sexual behaviors and choices they have made that led them to feel shame, anxiety and depression. Through my training and experience working with clients I have become aware that the ways we as a society often respond to people who have suffered traumatic experiences are not always supportive to the recovery process.
Since I started my work as a therapist, I have been helping my clients heal from trauma, sexual addiction, and the life impacts of other problematic sexual behaviors and choices they have made that led them to feel shame, anxiety and depression. Through my training and experience working with clients I have become aware that the ways we as a society often respond to people who have suffered traumatic experiences are not always supportive to the recovery process.
(971) 273-5321 View (971) 273-5321
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Sue Mary Fagin
LPC Intern, MA, CHT, LMT
Verified Verified
Salem, OR 97301
Trauma, PTSD, adoption, grief, Energy work, depression, post addiction, couples, individual, smoke Cession.
I want to work with client's to discover their purpose to assist them in improving positive changes in there life. Also, to Help them discover what has not worked for them and offer new tools for them to use.
Trauma, PTSD, adoption, grief, Energy work, depression, post addiction, couples, individual, smoke Cession.
I want to work with client's to discover their purpose to assist them in improving positive changes in there life. Also, to Help them discover what has not worked for them and offer new tools for them to use.
(971) 701-2160 View (971) 701-2160
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Kyle R Johnson
Clinical Social Work Associate, MSW, CSWA, CADC 1
Verified Verified
Salem, OR 97301  (Online Only)
I view my role in helping those experiences mental health challenges as an ally, advocate and to promote challenge and growth for consumers. I believe the treatment process should be collaborative in nature and foster a relationship with transparency and accountability. I strive to address the needs of an individual comprehensively, which can require discussion on cultural factors, family systems, etc. During my coursework I was formally trained in delivery of individual and group counseling for mental health and substance use services, human development across a lifespan, addiction, risk assessment, crisis/suicide prevention.
I view my role in helping those experiences mental health challenges as an ally, advocate and to promote challenge and growth for consumers. I believe the treatment process should be collaborative in nature and foster a relationship with transparency and accountability. I strive to address the needs of an individual comprehensively, which can require discussion on cultural factors, family systems, etc. During my coursework I was formally trained in delivery of individual and group counseling for mental health and substance use services, human development across a lifespan, addiction, risk assessment, crisis/suicide prevention.
(971) 272-8172 View (971) 272-8172
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Nicole La Verne
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC, MAC, CADC II, ACS
Verified Verified
Salem, OR 97301  (Online Only)
*Open and seeing clients by Telehealth.* Is life becoming challenging, overwhelming, confusing, unfair, and more? I understand! I have over 25 years of experience supporting people struggling with a variety of issues - depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma & PTSD, grief & loss, life changes, abuse, and more. I personally and professionally understand the dynamics that accompany many of these life challenges.
*Open and seeing clients by Telehealth.* Is life becoming challenging, overwhelming, confusing, unfair, and more? I understand! I have over 25 years of experience supporting people struggling with a variety of issues - depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma & PTSD, grief & loss, life changes, abuse, and more. I personally and professionally understand the dynamics that accompany many of these life challenges.
(971) 251-1647 View (971) 251-1647
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Night Sky Therapy, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CADCI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salem, OR 97301  (Online Only)
I am passionate about providing an open, informed, and non-judgmental space for clients to decompress and learn skills around sometimes (ok, almost always) uncomfortable issues like sexuality, addiction/compulsion, recovery, postpartum stressors, and trauma.
Living in a society that is both sexually repressed and obsessed with sex is confusing at the best of times. Overwhelmingly we weren’t offered the correct information about our natural urges or bodies, and we are sometimes even shamed for asking. This can often result in low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, guilt, shame, and isolation. I can help you navigate in improving your courage, mastery, and gaining healthier boundaries (that you are worthy of!) in order to be your most genuine self. We will work together at your pace in order to identify strengths and barriers and to gain confidence in making life choices and transitions.
I am passionate about providing an open, informed, and non-judgmental space for clients to decompress and learn skills around sometimes (ok, almost always) uncomfortable issues like sexuality, addiction/compulsion, recovery, postpartum stressors, and trauma.
Living in a society that is both sexually repressed and obsessed with sex is confusing at the best of times. Overwhelmingly we weren’t offered the correct information about our natural urges or bodies, and we are sometimes even shamed for asking. This can often result in low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, guilt, shame, and isolation. I can help you navigate in improving your courage, mastery, and gaining healthier boundaries (that you are worthy of!) in order to be your most genuine self. We will work together at your pace in order to identify strengths and barriers and to gain confidence in making life choices and transitions.
(503) 854-5626 View (503) 854-5626
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Casey Jansen
Professional Counselor Associate, M ED, CADC II
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Salem, OR 97317
I have a specialty in working with addiction which includes adults, families, and children.
I enjoy working with clients from all different backgrounds who are willing to make a change in their life. Counseling can be hard at times, yet very rewarding, and it is important to find the right counselor for you. I practice from a primarily Solution Focused background while including techniques from CBT, REBT, and Adlerian theory. I aim to bring honesty, authenticity, and reliability into each session.
I have a specialty in working with addiction which includes adults, families, and children.
I enjoy working with clients from all different backgrounds who are willing to make a change in their life. Counseling can be hard at times, yet very rewarding, and it is important to find the right counselor for you. I practice from a primarily Solution Focused background while including techniques from CBT, REBT, and Adlerian theory. I aim to bring honesty, authenticity, and reliability into each session.
(503) 694-3598 View (503) 694-3598
Addiction Therapists

What is the best therapy for addiction?

Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.

How long does therapy for addiction take?

There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.

How effective is drug addiction treatment?

Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.

How can you get addiction treatment for someone?

The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.