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Highlights
- Substance use disorders are chronic, treatable disorders that affect a person’s brain and behaviors, but from which people can recover.
- There are safe, effective medications and psychotherapies (behavioral therapy, counseling) for treating substance use disorders, symptoms such as withdrawal, and related health problems.
- NIDA supports and conducts research to develop and implement safe and effective treatments for substance use disorders. This includes research on new medications, brain stimulation, psychotherapies, and other innovative approaches.
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Additional resources on treating substance use disorders
- The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Evidence-Based Practices Resource Center, with information sheets related to substance use treatment.
- Screening and treatment resources for health professionals on NIDA’s website.
- Information on Treatment of Substance Use Disorders from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.