Describe some of the drug treatment programs available to treat drug addicts. What will be an ...

Physical dependency on practically any drug can be ended with a detoxification program. Psychological dependency is more difficult to end. To end the dependency, it is necessary for treatment programs to discover what psychological needs are being met for each user and then teach the user new (drug-free) ways to meet those needs. The following are some of the drug treatment programs available to treat drug addicts:

Inpatient Programs: Community mental health centers, specialized chemical abuse rehabilitation centers, and some medical hospitals provide inpatient treatment programs. Detoxification lasts from 24 hours to 3 weeks, depending on the severity of withdrawal. Additional inpatient care lasts 2 to 3 more weeks in a chemically free environment. Inpatient care is designed for those chemically dependent individuals who are unable to end the dependency while remaining in the community. Inpatient treatment is highly expensive.
Outpatient Programs: Outpatient care, which is usually less intense than inpatient care, generally lasts 3 to 6 months. It is designed for people who no longer need inpatient care, as well as for those who have a good chance of terminating their habit without having to be hospitalized. Outpatient care consists of counseling, medical services, and vocational services. Such services are provided by community mental health centers, specialized rehabilitation centers for treating chemical abuse, medical hospitals, and outpatient clinics for chemical abuse.
Halfway Houses: Halfway houses assist those who have been hospitalized (and detoxified) to reenter the community at their own pace. They also serve those who are psychologically dependent and want to kick a habit but do not need to be hospitalized. Halfway houses emphasize the importance of residents' assuming responsibility for their actions and behaviors.