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Substance abuse is multi-dimensional and disruptive to many areas of an individual’s life and well-being; as a result drug addiction treatment incorporates many distinct components, each directed toward a particular aspect of the illness and its consequences. Despite beginning as a voluntary choice, addictive behavior is characterized by compulsive, at times uncontrollable drug craving which persists in the face of extremely negative consequences. Prolonged drug exposure has damaging effect on the brain, altering an individual’s learning, memory, motivation receptors and inhibitory control, compromising any ability to self-regulate. The chronic nature of the disease and complex form of chemical dependency mean one cannot simply stop using drugs, most require a degree of medically monitored care to safely detoxify the body and mind. Depending on the addict’s substance of choice and psychological stability, treatments may vary in how to achieve sustained abstinence. Get Help Now