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Here, we briefly describe options available to help patients with AUD. Treatment options for marijuana addiction include evidence-based therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational enhancement therapy (MET), and support groups like Marijuana Anonymous. In some cases, medical detoxification is necessary, especially for those with co-occurring mental health disorders or other substance dependencies such as alcohol addiction. Anti-anxiety medications are also prescribed during withdrawal to alleviate acute symptoms and facilitate the recovery process. Many health care professionals and programs have offered telehealth alcohol treatment for years.<\/p>\n
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It may also be helpful to determine whether the treatment will be adapted to meet changing needs as they arise. Some people are surprised to learn that there are medications on the market approved to treat AUD. The newer types of these medications work by offsetting changes in the brain caused by AUD. Alcohol-related problems\u2014which result from drinking too much, too fast, or too often\u2014are among the most significant public health issues in the United States. For more information about treatment options, see NIAAA’s Treatment for Alcohol Problems booklet.<\/p>\n
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Recent programs targeting parents that combine addiction treatment with parenting therapy have improved both parents\u2019 recovery rates and parent-child attachment. Alcoholics Anonymous\u00ae (also known as \u00ab\u00a0AA\u00a0\u00bb) and other 12-step programs provide peer support for people quitting or cutting back on their drinking. Combined with treatment led by health care providers, mutual-support groups can offer a valuable added layer of support.<\/p>\n
Studies show that people who have AUD are more likely to suffer from major depression or anxiety over their lifetime. When addressing drinking problems, it\u2019s important to also seek treatment for any accompanying medical and mental health issues. Just as some people with diabetes or asthma may have flare-ups of their disease, a return to drinking can be seen as a temporary setback to full recovery and not as a failure. Seeking professional help can prevent a return to drinking\u2014behavioral therapies can help people develop skills to avoid and overcome triggers, such as stress, that might lead to drinking. Medications can also deter drinking during times when individuals may be at greater risk for a return to drinking (e.g., divorce, death of a family member).<\/p>\n
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