Virtually no one wants drug treatment. Two of the primary reasons people seek drug treatment are because the court ordered them to do so, or because loved ones urged them to seek treatment. Treatment for drug addiction should be a one-shot deal. Like many other illnesses, drug addiction typically is a chronic disorder. But most of those who abuse drugs require longer-term treatment and, in many instances, repeated treatments.
Different people have different drug abuse-related problems.
And they respond very differently to similar forms of treatment, even when they're abusing the same drug. As a result, drug addicts need an array of treatments and services tailored to address their unique needs. The NIH is a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services .