Is it easy to get rid of drug addiction?

Drug addiction treatment is not a quick or easy process. In general, the longer and more intense your drug use, the longer and more intense the treatment you'll need. And in all cases, long-term follow-up care is crucial to recovery. There are many places to go for help.

The Olympia House Rehab residential treatment program offers a calm, structured environment to begin the drug and alcohol recovery process. Our 24-hour staff is trained in several treatment options to provide the most individualized and effective treatment program for each resident. Your number is (800) 662-HELP (435) or you can call our local rehabilitation center today at (88) 795-1965. According to the U.S. Addiction Centers, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a valuable treatment tool because it can be used for many different types of addiction, including, but not limited to, food addiction, alcohol addiction, and addiction to prescription drugs.

Not only can CBT help you recognize your unhealthy behavior patterns, but it can also help you learn to identify triggers and develop coping skills. CBT can also be combined with other therapeutic techniques. Rational emotional behavioral therapy (REBT) could help you recognize your negative thoughts and provide you with ways to combat feelings of self-defeat. The goal of REBT is to help you realize that the power of rational thinking resides in you and is not related to external situations or stressors.

Contingency Management (CM) can be used to treat a wide variety of addictions, such as alcohol, narcotics, and tobacco. Contingency management therapy reinforces your positive behavior (i.e., maintaining sobriety) by providing you with tangible rewards. This type of treatment has been successfully used to combat relapse, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Medications and devices can be used to control withdrawal symptoms, prevent relapses, and treat co-occurring conditions.

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 research-based methods that help people stop using drugs and resume a productive life, also known as recovery.