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.