Alcohol And Substance Abuse Treatment Overview

Author: Dr. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Last updated:
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Treatment of Substance Abuse and Dependence disorders is a complex endeavor that usually involves the piecing together of medical, psychological and social treatment components. In our discussion we first present a general overview of each of the typical treatment components. Later, we provide details specific to particular types of substance abuse treatment.

  • Components Of Substance Abuse Treatment:
  • Levels of Care Available (from most intensive to least intensive):
    • Hospital Care
    • Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Programs
    • Partial Hospitalization/Intensive Outpatient Programs
    • Residential Centers And Halfway Houses

     

  • Putting It All Together
  • Substance-Specific Concerns:
    • Alcohol and CNS Depressant Drugs
    • Cocaine and CNS Stimulants
    • Cannabis
    • Opioids

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Author Dr. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer

Dr. Mark Dombeck is a trauma-informed psychologist with over 20 years of clinical experience. He specializes in adult neurodiversity, couples therapy, and trauma and dissociation.

Published: May 31st 2024, Last edited: Sep 25th 2024
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