“How can I get rid of drug addiction?”
I have a drug addiction and want to treat it. How can I get rid of drug addiction?
5 Answers
Hello, there are several options. Depending on the addiction you have, there may be outpatient medications you can take, outpatient programs you can participate in. If needed, there are also residential inpatient programs
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Hi, Thank you for your question. I would recommend going to a detox facility, residential inpatient rehab, possibly outpatient groups, and 12 step recovery in addition to having a therapist and psychiatrist to support you through getting sober and maintaining sobriety. I hope this has been helpful! Best, *Jenna Torres, PsyD* LifeStance Health
Kind of like asking how do I get rid of cancer. There are as many answers as there are different people. There are physicians who specialize in the treatment of substance use disorders, and are certified in either Addiction Medicine or Addiction Psychiatry. Speaking to one of those physicians could be a good first step. Attendance at mutual-help groups such as Alcoholic Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and SMART Recovery, all of which now have online meetings, is also a good start. All of these approaches recommend eventual and complete discontinuation of your drug of choice, but many drugs require a medical detoxification to be safe.
Break the denial, accept there is an issue and seek professional help.
