Prevention, Recovery, & Treatment

  NIDA’s prevention research program focuses on risks for drug use and other problem behaviors that occur throughout a child’s development, from pregnancy through young adulthood. Research funded by NIDA and other federal research organizations – such as the National Institute of Mental Health and the Centers for Disease Control …

About Recovery Recovery is a process of change through which people improve their health and wellness, live self-directed lives, and strive to reach their full potential. Even people with severe and chronic substance use disorders can, with help, overcome their illness and regain health and social function. This is called …

About Treatment There are many options that have been successful in treating drug addiction, including behavioral counseling; medication; medical devices and applications used to treat withdrawal symptoms or deliver skills training; evaluation and treatment for co-occurring mental health issues such as depression and anxiety; and long-term follow-up to prevent relapse. A range of care …