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Finding Help for Addictions
Finding Help for AddictionsOvercoming addiction takes personal strength but also help from others with special training inaddiction recovery.If you or a loved one is looking into a treatment program for drug or alcohol abuse, the Department ofHealth and Human Services can help you find a treatment facility in your area.Find the right facility… residential treatment centers, hospital in- patient programs, and outpatienttreatment providers all can treat alcoholism, alcohol dependence, and drug problems.To reach people that can help, visit findtreatment.gov. Or call 1 800 662 HELP.This program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.VER61012A EN FindingHelpForAddictions.pdf© The Wellness NetworkPage 1 of 1
Watch this video to show you that you can seek help from your regular doctor for mental health issues.
There are resources for people who are struggling with an opioid addiction. It's important to reach out to a healthcare provider and to your loved ones for support.
Clinical depression can be treated and managed through a combination of medication and therapy that's personalized to the patient. The process of finding the right kind of antidepressant and medication dosage can take some time and it may take several weeks for a person with depression to feel the full effects.
Psychotherapy, also known as talk therapy, is a term for a variety of treatment techniques designed to help a person identify and change negative emotions. Most psychotherapy takes place with a licensed and trained mental health care professional. There are several types, including cognitive behavioral therapy, which is the most common psychotherapy used to treat depression.
