Narcotics addiction treatment comes in many forms and styles and there is not a best treatment option because people are unique and what works for one person may not work for another.

According to www.drugabuse.gov, narcotic addiction is a complex illness characterized by intense and, at times, uncontrollable drug cravings, along with compulsive drug seeking and use that persist even in the face of devastating consequences.

Since narcotic addiction can be highly detrimental to a person’s life many people reach out for help through programs that will aide them through their detox.

Different Types of Narcotic Addiction Treatment:

Being that there are numerous treatment options out there, the first decision a person who is addicted to a drug needs to make is if they want to come clean at an inpatient program or an outpatient program.

Outpatient Programs:

A person who decides to go to an outpatient program will receive therapy sessions, group sessions, and a support system of individuals who will work with the individual on detoxing from the drug, they may prescribe medicine depending on the program, and they will provide an individual with steps and strategies to follow to help them stay clean. Outpatient programs typically include 12 step programs and cognitive behavioral therapy to help people conquer their drug addiction. At an outpatient program a person does not live at the facility and outpatient programs vary on length their length of time but usually last for a few months.

Inpatient Programs:

At an inpatient program, individuals live on the premises and will have to detox from their drug of choice being that they will have no access to the drug. Inpatient programs are proven the most successful for hardcore addicts. Inpatient programs provide 24/7 care and an individual is always monitored and has professional staff around to help them if they have a medical emergency or if they need to talk to someone.

Inpatient programs provide a person with everything they need to help them overcome their drug addiction including, medication, doctors, therapists, nutritional meals, group therapy sessions and daily activities for a person to do.

Short term inpatient programs typically last for a few months providing a person with enough time to detox from the drug and regain stability in their life. Long term inpatient programs usually last up to year or more and are typically for addicts who have been struggling for many years and need more time to regain their stability. Inpatient programs are an excellent source of narcotics addiction treatment.

Narcotics Anonymous (NA):

NA has been around since the 1950s and is a completely free program that helps people to remain clean by providing them with a 12 step program. NA is usually for people who have already detoxed from their drug of choice but is open to all people who need help dealing with a narcotic addiction. NA groups are located throughout the country and can be found in almost every city. A person joining a NA program should strive to find one that they feel comfortable in being that the most successful people become highly involved in the groups activities and involvement in the community.

Being that there are numerous options for narcotics addiction treatment, a person should conduct thorough research and choose an option that they feel is the most comfortable for them.