Is there medication for addiction?

Several medications have been found to be effective in treating addiction to opioids, alcohol, or nicotine in adults, although none of these medications have been approved by the FDA to treat adolescents.

What is aversion therapy designed for?

aversion therapy, psychotherapy designed to cause a patient to reduce or avoid an undesirable behaviour pattern by conditioning the person to associate the behaviour with an undesirable stimulus. The chief stimuli used in the therapy are electrical, chemical, or imagined aversive situations.

What are the non-spiritual alcohol and drug treatment programs?

Non-Spiritual Alcohol and Drug Treatment Programs 1 Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facilities. There are thousands of alcohol and drug treatment centers and clinics in the United States that offer both outpatient or residential treatment for alcoholism and 2 Recovery Support Groups. 3 Detoxification. 4 Pharmaceutical Treatment.

What are rational and secular programs?

Rational and Secular Programs. These are complex disorders that require a comprehensive treatment approach that can include group therapy, community-based support meetings, individual psychotherapy to handle co-occurring psychological problems, and medication where appropriate to assist in treatment.

What is secular AA and how does it work?

Secular AA is a service network and central location for sharing resources to support agnostics, atheists and freethinkers in AA. The purpose is to help broaden the reach of recovery through AA by making it more accessible and welcoming to a greater number of people.

Where can I get help if I need help with addiction?

If you or a loved one are struggling with substance use or addiction, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357 for information on support and treatment facilities in your area. For more mental health resources, see our National Helpline Database.