Seeking Drug Abuse Treatment: Know What To Ask | National Institute on Drug Abuse

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Seeking Drug Abuse Treatment: Know What To Ask National Institute on Drug Abuse

Offers guidance in seeking drug abuse treatment and lists five questions to ask when searching for a treatment program.
NIH Pub Number: 12-7764
Published: December 2011
Author: National Institute on Drug Abuse

Offers guidance in seeking drug abuse treatment and lists five questions to ask when searching for a treatment program.

NIH Pub Number: 

12-7764

Date: 

December 2011

Author: 

National Institute on Drug Abuse

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• 1. Does the program use treatments backed by scientific evidence?
• 2. Does the program tailor treatment to the needs of each patient?
• 3. Does the program adapt treatment as the patient's needs change?
• 4. Is the duration of treatment sufficient?
• 5. How do 12-step or similar recovery programs fit into drug addiction treatment?
• Additional Resources