Addiction is a complex but treatable disease that affects brain function and behavior.

 

No single treatment is right for everyone.

 

People need to have quick access to treatment.

 

Effective treatment addresses all of the patient’s needs, not just his or her drug use.

 

Staying in treatment long enough is critical.

 

Counseling and other behavioral therapies are the most commonly used forms of treatment.

 

Medications are often an important part of treatment, especially when combined with behavioral therapies.

 

Treatment plans must be reviewed often and modified to fit the patient’s changing needs.

 

Treatment should address other possible mental disorders.