Many different kinds of professionals provide treatment for substance use disorders. In most treatment programs, the main caregivers are specially trained individuals certified or licensed as substance abuse treatment counselors. About half these counselors are people who are in recovery themselves. Many programs have staff from several different ethnic or cultural groups. Most treatment programs assign patients to a treatment team of professionals. Depending on the type of treatment, teams can be made up of social workers, counselors, doctors, nurses, psychologists, psychiatrists, or other professionals.

What Types of Treatment Programs Are Available? Several types of treatment programs are available:

Detox
Individual Counseling
Inpatient/Residential Treatment
Intensive Outpatient (IOP)/Outpatient Treatment
Opioid Medication Assisted Treatment
Recovery Centers
Sober Living
Teen Challenge – Faith Based Care