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Substance Use Treatment Focus Areas

Resources organized by substance type

Different substances may require different treatment approaches. While many treatment facilities serve people with various types of substance use, some specialize in or have particular expertise with specific substances.

The resources below provide information about treatment approaches for different substances and help you find facilities that mention these focus areas.

Alcohol

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a medical condition characterized by an impaired ability to stop or control alcohol use despite negative consequences. It ranges from mild to severe and can develop gradu...

1154 facilities mention this focus

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Opioids

Opioid use disorder involves problematic patterns of opioid use that cause significant impairment or distress. This includes use of prescription opioids (such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, or morphine), ...

1153 facilities mention this focus

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Stimulants

Stimulant use disorder involves problematic use of stimulant substances such as cocaine, crack cocaine, methamphetamine, or prescription stimulants. These substances affect the central nervous system ...

21 facilities mention this focus

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Benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepine dependence can develop with both prescribed use and misuse of medications like alprazolam (Xanax), diazepam (Valium), lorazepam (Ativan), and clonazepam (Klonopin). These medications ar...

9 facilities mention this focus

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Marijuana

Cannabis use disorder involves problematic use of marijuana that causes significant impairment or distress. While often perceived as less harmful than other substances, some people do develop problema...

10 facilities mention this focus

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Polysubstance

Polysubstance use involves the use of multiple substances, either simultaneously or over time. This pattern presents unique challenges and risks compared to single-substance use, including increased o...

6 facilities mention this focus

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Important Note About This Data

The facility counts shown indicate how many facilities mention working with each substance type in their service descriptions. This does not guarantee specialized expertise. Always verify directly with facilities about their experience and approach for your specific situation.