Jul 6, 2020 · Can addiction be treated successfully? Yes, addiction is a treatable disorder. Research on the science of addiction and the treatment of substance use disorders has led to …

Jun 9, 2025 · Only certified opioid treatment programs can dispense methadone for treating opioid use disorder. Addiction treatment can also be initiated in other settings including emergency …

Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment: A Research-Based Guide (Third Edition) Published in 2014, this report offered health professionals and other stakeholders information on principles …

Mar 18, 2025 · It can pose a barrier to seeking and entering treatment and perpetuate stigma and shame at treatment setbacks. By the same token, reduction of substance use has important …

NIDA's mission is to advance science on the causes and consequences of drug use and addiction and to apply that knowledge to improve individual and public health. NIDA is one of the …

Treatment for drug abuse and addiction is delivered in many different settings using a variety of behavioral and pharmacological approaches. In the United States, more than 14,500 …

Feb 24, 2023 · Addiction Treatment In 2021, approximately 43.7 million people aged 12 or older (15.6% of the population) needed substance use treatment in the past year. However, only …

Feb 15, 2023 · Pregnant Black and Hispanic people experience even greater challenges accessing addiction treatment, including being less likely to receive medication for opioid use …

Jan 8, 2025 · This past year, NIDA commemorated its 50th anniversary, which made me reflect on how far addiction science has come in a half century—from the barest beginnings of an …

There are more men than women in treatment for substance use disorders. However, women are more likely to seek treatment for dependence on sedatives such as anti-anxiety and sleep …