Jul 6, 2020 · Can addiction be treated successfully? Yes, addiction is a treatable disorder. Research on the science of addiction and the treatment of substance use disorders has led to the development of …

Jun 17, 2025 · Are substance use disorders treatable? Yes. Treatments for substance use disorders can help a person stop or reduce their drug use, help prevent a return to use (relapse), alleviate the …

Jun 6, 2018 · Provides an overview of drug use and addiction, including what happens in the brain during drug use, why some people become addicted while others don't, and the importance of …

Aug 10, 2020 · Conversation starters: Is there a cure for addiction? Many treatments work for people with addiction. Learn about behavioral counseling, medications and more.

Apr 13, 2023 · Rising mortality associated with drug addiction and excessive drinking is among the major factors contributing to declining life expectancy. And sadly, the treatments that exist—including …

Mar 20, 2025 · Highlights Opioid use disorder is a chronic, treatable condition. There are effective, FDA-approved medications that can help people stop or reduce opioid use, including methadone, …

Pharmacological Treatment (Medications) Scientific research has established that pharmacological treatment of opioid use disorder increases retention in treatment programs and decreases drug use, …

Feb 24, 2023 · Addiction Treatment In 2021, approximately 43.7 million people aged 12 or older (15.6% of the population) needed substance use treatment in the past year. However, only 6.8% of them …

Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment: A Research-Based Guide (Third Edition) Published in 2014, this report offered health professionals and other stakeholders information on principles of effective drug …

Mar 18, 2025 · This blog was also published in the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Weekly on March 18, 2025. For many people trying to recover from a substance use disorder, …