{"id":786,"date":"2020-08-10T20:04:55","date_gmt":"2020-08-10T20:04:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/abnormalpsych\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=786"},"modified":"2021-02-13T16:30:28","modified_gmt":"2021-02-13T16:30:28","slug":"introduction-to-perspectives-and-treatments-related-to-substance-related-disorders","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/wm-abnormalpsych\/chapter\/introduction-to-perspectives-and-treatments-related-to-substance-related-disorders\/","title":{"raw":"Introduction to Perspectives and Treatments Related to Substance-Related Disorders","rendered":"Introduction to Perspectives and Treatments Related to Substance-Related Disorders"},"content":{"raw":"<h2>What you'll learn to do: examine various perspectives and treatment methods related to substance-related and addictive disorders<\/h2>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3687\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5351\/2020\/08\/25044047\/40513877112_50dc21db21_h-300x183.jpg\" alt=\"A person crouched on a sidewalk.\" width=\"497\" height=\"303\" \/>\r\n\r\nIn this section, we will take a closer look at the various psychological perspectives and see how they explain addiction and substance-related disorders. Addiction is a complicated phenomenon, influenced by genetic, biological, environmental, and social factors, which also makes treatment programs more nuanced. Below are some key points to consider related to treatment:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Drug addiction can be treated, but it\u2019s not simple. Addiction treatment must help the person do the following:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>stop using drugs<\/li>\r\n \t<li>stay drug-free<\/li>\r\n \t<li>be productive in the family, at work, and in society<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Successful treatment has several steps:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>detoxification<\/li>\r\n \t<li>behavioral counseling<\/li>\r\n \t<li>medication (for opioid, tobacco, or alcohol addiction)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>evaluation and treatment for co-occurring mental health issues such as depression and anxiety<\/li>\r\n \t<li>long-term follow-up to prevent relapse<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Medications and devices can be used to manage withdrawal symptoms, prevent relapse, and treat co-occurring conditions.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Behavioral therapies help patients to\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>modify their attitudes and behaviors related to drug use,<\/li>\r\n \t<li>increase healthy life skills, and<\/li>\r\n \t<li>persist with other forms of treatment, such as medication.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","rendered":"<h2>What you&#8217;ll learn to do: examine various perspectives and treatment methods related to substance-related and addictive disorders<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3687\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5351\/2020\/08\/25044047\/40513877112_50dc21db21_h-300x183.jpg\" alt=\"A person crouched on a sidewalk.\" width=\"497\" height=\"303\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In this section, we will take a closer look at the various psychological perspectives and see how they explain addiction and substance-related disorders. Addiction is a complicated phenomenon, influenced by genetic, biological, environmental, and social factors, which also makes treatment programs more nuanced. Below are some key points to consider related to treatment:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Drug addiction can be treated, but it\u2019s not simple. Addiction treatment must help the person do the following:\n<ul>\n<li>stop using drugs<\/li>\n<li>stay drug-free<\/li>\n<li>be productive in the family, at work, and in society<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Successful treatment has several steps:\n<ul>\n<li>detoxification<\/li>\n<li>behavioral counseling<\/li>\n<li>medication (for opioid, tobacco, or alcohol addiction)<\/li>\n<li>evaluation and treatment for co-occurring mental health issues such as depression and anxiety<\/li>\n<li>long-term follow-up to prevent relapse<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Medications and devices can be used to manage withdrawal symptoms, prevent relapse, and treat co-occurring conditions.<\/li>\n<li>Behavioral therapies help patients to\n<ul>\n<li>modify their attitudes and behaviors related to drug use,<\/li>\n<li>increase healthy life skills, and<\/li>\n<li>persist with other forms of treatment, such as medication.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t <section class=\"citations-section\" 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