This does not mean that treatment is ineffective or that all treatment is the same. For the population as a whole there appears to be little difference between treatment strategies. However some strategies work very well for one kind of patient and very poorly for another. Surprisingly, but consistent with the findings of other studies, there was no difference between high intensity and low intensity outpatient treatment. There are many ways to respond to an addictive disorder, and for a given individual some paths are much better than others.
Recovery is process that plays out over time and is influenced by many things.
Treatment is one set of experiences within the greater context, and it interacts with that context. To over-ride the destructive attraction of addictive incentives and influence on the course of your biography, it is helpful to have an appreciation of the general principles of neural and cognitive science. This web site provides such generic information. Personal collaboration can be arranged by clicking here to e-mail the author . Comparison of Extended Versus Brief Treatments for Marijuana Use.