What do you need to know about substance abuse treatment?
Commit to healthier choices related to substance use, nutrition, exercise, and addressing chronic health problems. Choose to engage in follow-up care, if needed, to support your treatment goals. If you choose MI, you may be asked to: Commit to attending weekly sessions lasting one to three weeks.
How can I find the best treatment for substance use disorders?
By speaking openly with your mental health provider about your substance use, you can collaborate to find the treatment that is best for you. MI is a therapy that can help you develop healthier habits related to substance use, smoking, nutrition, exercise, chronic health problems, and risky behaviors.
What are the approaches to drug treatment?
Each approach to drug treatment is designed to address certain aspects of drug addiction and its consequences for the individual, family, and society. This section presents examples of treatment approaches and components that have an evidence base supporting their use.
What do alcohol use and drug use disorders have in common?
Alcohol use and drug use disorders are both associated with which of the following medical conditions? diabetes, asthma, skin infections, GI disorders, neoplasms, as well as pain-related conditions such as arthritis, headache, back pain.
Evidence-Based Therapy
Evidence-based therapies (EBTs) have been shown to improve a variety of mental health conditions and overall well-being. These treatments are tailored to each Veteran’s needs, priorities, values, preferences, and goals for therapy.
Therapy at VA
Evidence-based therapies (EBTs) have been shown to improve a variety of mental health conditions and overall well-being. These treatments are tailored to each Veteran’s needs, priorities, values, preferences, and goals for therapy.