What Would Be the Best Addiction Treatment Program?

Question by bayley n_n: What would be the best addiction treatment program?
What are the components that should be present in an addiction treatment program?

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Answer by andie l
First of all, addiction treatment programs are not just about medication. It’s not all about anti-depressants and mood stabilizers. There must be continued care and supervision. There must also be counseling and therapy. There must be a periodical assessment to keep track of the progress of the patient. The intensity and length of the treatment of the patient depends upon the severity of his drug addiction.

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