Co-occurring disorders, also known as comorbidities, are mental health disorders that coexist with substance use disorders (SUDs). People with mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder…

Personalizing the treatment of substance use disorders involves a dimensional, personalized, and dynamic approach to treatment. This approach may include medication use, detoxification, pharmacological agents, and psychotherapy, which may include…

The success rate of addiction rehab programs varies depending on several factors, and there is no standardized way to measure it. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, addiction…

There are different types of addiction rehab that can be effective in treating substance use disorders. Some of these include contingency management, outpatient counseling, and inpatient rehabilitation. The National Institute…

Recent scientific studies on addiction treatment have focused on pharmacological interventions, behavioral, cognitive, and social interventions, and other non-pharmacotherapies. A Special Collection on Addiction of open access articles, curated by…

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a type of talk therapy that combines cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and behavioral therapy to help people manage negative emotions and learn interpersonal and emotion regulation…

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a type of therapy that helps individuals identify and change negative patterns of thinking and behavior. CBT is a flexible and adaptable treatment tool that…

There is no one-size-fits-all answer to what is the most effective addiction treatment, as different treatments may work better for different individuals. However, evidence-based treatments such as behavioral therapies and…

There are several recovery mechanisms for substance use disorder. Coping skills therapy can help individuals learn how to cope with stressors and triggers in a healthy way. Mindfulness and meditation…