What treatments are helpful for Substance Use Disorders?
No single treatment is effective for all people. Several different types of psychotherapy can be effective for treatment of addiction to different substances More. Psychotherapy can be conducted individually or within groups. If people are dependent on certain drugs, such as heroin, nicotine, or alcohol, medications may be effective. Medications may also help treat withdrawal symptoms, but treating withdrawal is not the same thing as treating Substance Dependence.