mental health disorders
Substance Use Disorders
Treatment of Substance Use Disorders
Varies depending on substance and circumstances Specific treatment depends on the drug being used, but it typically involves counseling and sometimes involves use of other drugs. Family support and support groups help people remain committed to stopping use of the drug. Substance use disorders have become widespread and have resulted in a rising number of deaths. In response to this growing epidemic, many organizations have established harm-reduction programs to provide education, counseling, and referral for treatment. Their purpose is to reduce the harm of drug use in users who cannot stop. Some provide national telephone helplines. Because sharing needles is a common cause of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection , 