TREATMENT OF SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS |
Treatment for substance abuse or dependence requires specialist care from certified counselors or comprehensive community programs or mutual help groups. You should understand the core principles of treatment, so you can best advise your patients. |
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Please click the video button on the left to watch George discuss his treatment. |
NIDA Treatment Guidelines
The National Institute on Drug Abuse
(NIDA) recommends a set of overarching principles that characterize
effective substance use disorder treatments. |