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Understanding addiction treatment is the first step toward making good decisions about it. The guides below cover specific medications used in addiction recovery, treatment approaches like inpatient and outpatient rehab, and resources for individuals and families dealing with substance use disorders.

These guides are written to be informative without being alarmist. They reflect the current evidence base in addiction medicine and are intended to help you understand your options, not to push you toward any particular program. If you have questions about how any of this applies to your specific situation, our free 24/7 helpline can connect you with a treatment specialist who can help.

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Featured Guides

Medications

Clonidine for Withdrawal: A Complete Guide

How clonidine treats opioid withdrawal symptoms, dosing protocols, and how it compares to lofexidine.

Treatment Guide

Benzodiazepine Addiction Treatment

How benzo addiction is treated, the gradual taper process, and what to ask before choosing a program.

Treatment Guide

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)

How buprenorphine, methadone, and naltrexone work for opioid use disorder.

Medications

Vivitrol Shot Side Effects

What patients should know about the Vivitrol injection, including the precipitated withdrawal risk.

Medications

Vivitrol for Alcoholism

How Vivitrol treats alcohol use disorder and how it compares to other alcohol medications.

Medications

Side Effects of Adderall

Short-term and long-term effects of Adderall, warning signs of misuse, and when to seek help.

Recovery Resources

Rural Substance Abuse

Why addiction is harder to treat in rural America and what actually works in those communities.

Medication-Assisted Treatment

MAT

ADHD Medications for People in Recovery

MAT

Acamprosate (Campral) for Alcohol Use Disorder

MAT

Anti-Anxiety Medications in Recovery: Safe Options

MAT

Baclofen for Alcohol Use Disorder

MAT

Buprenorphine for Opioid Addiction: How It Works

MAT

Can You Drink Alcohol While on Suboxone?

MAT

Can You Drink on Naltrexone?

MAT

Can You Overdose on MAT Medications?

MAT

Can You Take Methadone at Home?

MAT

Clonidine for Opioid Withdrawal Symptoms

MAT

Combining MAT With Counseling and Therapy

MAT

Common Myths About Medication-Assisted Treatment

Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP)

IOP

A Typical Week in an Intensive Outpatient Program

IOP

CBT in Intensive Outpatient Programs

IOP

Can You Go to School While in IOP?

IOP

Can You Work Full-Time While in IOP?

IOP

Common IOP Myths Debunked

IOP

DBT in IOP: When It's Used

IOP

Does Insurance Cover IOP?

IOP

Drug Testing in IOP: What to Know

IOP

Family Therapy in IOP Programs

IOP

Finding the Right IOP Near You

IOP

Group Therapy in IOP: What to Expect

IOP

How Long Does IOP Last?

Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP)

PHP

CBT in Partial Hospitalization Programs

PHP

Can You Work During PHP?

PHP

Coping Skills Training in PHP

PHP

DBT in PHP Settings

PHP

Does Insurance Cover PHP?

PHP

Drug Testing in PHP

PHP

Family Therapy in Partial Hospitalization

PHP

Finding a Quality PHP Near You

PHP

Group Therapy in PHP

PHP

How Long Does PHP Last?

PHP

How Much Does PHP Cost?

PHP

How a PHP Day Is Structured

Drug Rehab Articles

Drug Rehab

30-Day vs 60-Day vs 90-Day Drug Rehab Programs

Drug Rehab

Al-Anon vs Nar-Anon: Support for Families of Addicts

Drug Rehab

Art Therapy in Substance Abuse Treatment

Drug Rehab

Benzodiazepine Detox: Why Medical Supervision Is Critical

Drug Rehab

Cocaine Addiction: Signs Effects and Treatment Programs

Drug Rehab

Cocaine Detox: Withdrawal Symptoms and Treatment Options

Drug Rehab

Codependency in Families Affected by Addiction

Drug Rehab

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Drug Addiction

Drug Rehab

Court-Ordered Drug Rehab: What You Need to Know

Drug Rehab

Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Substance Use Disorders

Drug Rehab

Does Insurance Cover Drug Rehab?

Drug Rehab

Drug Addiction and Anxiety: Co-Occurring Disorders

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