Drug-dependent employees are less productive and more likely to injure themselves and others. Their need for coverage may drive up health care costs. Student assistance programs may be available in your community. If your school has this program, invite the teacher or counselor in charge of the program to talk about it to the class. These programs seek to identify and work with students who are considered at exceptionally high risk for involvement with drugs.
Pharmacological approaches are now available to support all the listed treatment formats.
Various psychoactive drugs may be prescribed to facilitate the counseling process, relieve depression and prevent relapse. Naltrexone reduces the craving for alcohol as well as the pleasurable sensations usually experienced when drinking. Permission is granted to reproduce for educational non-commercial uses if this message is shown.