Treatment for Addiction

Treatment for Addiction

Based on our evaluation, we tailor a treatment plan to each patient’s specific needs. We use treatment options backed by the latest research in addiction medicine to give our patients the best chances for successful recovery.

Treatment for addiction most often combines medications with psychotherapy (counseling) to address the physical and emotional symptoms of addiction. At UT Southwestern, our treatments for addiction include:

• Individual psychotherapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), to develop coping skills, emotional management, and healthy beliefs and behaviors
• Family psychotherapy to strengthen the patient’s support system
• Therapy and support groups for patients, sometimes with friends or family members, to share experiences with other people who have addiction
• Medications to treat substance use addictions such as buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone®) and naltrexone (Vivitrol® and ReVia®)
• Medications to treat behavioral addictions such as antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and naltrexone
• Coordinated care with primary care providers and specialists, as needed, for physical health
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