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  1. Treatment | National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

    Jan 13, 2026 · Opioid treatment programs provide evidence-based care for opioid use disorder. They may be residential or outpatient facilities. They usually include treatment with medications like …

  2. Treatment and Recovery | National Institute on Drug Abuse

    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 the development of …

  3. Advancing reduction of drug use as an endpoint in addiction treatment ...

    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 public …

  4. What are treatments for tobacco dependence? - National Institute on ...

    There are effective treatments that support tobacco cessation, including both behavioral therapies and FDA-approved medications

  5. Methamphetamine | National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

    Nov 20, 2024 · Methamphetamine is a lab-made (synthetic) stimulant with high addiction potential. When sold as shiny bluish-white rocks or crystals, it may be called “crystal meth,” “Tina,” or “ice.” …

  6. 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 of effective drug …

  7. What are the treatments for heroin use disorder?

    A variety of effective treatments are available for heroin use disorder, including both behavioral and pharmacological (medications). Both approaches help to restore a degree of normalcy to brain …

  8. What treatment and other health services should be provided to drug abusers involved with the criminal justice system? How long should drug abuse treatment last for individuals involved in the criminal …

  9. Criminal Justice DrugFacts | National Institute on Drug Abuse

    Jun 1, 2020 · Looks at the challenges with substance use disorders (SUDs) among people in the criminal justice system, and why treatment and follow up is important for inmates.

  10. Addiction Treatment - National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

    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 6.8% of them …