83 or other drug use does not put them or others at serious risk, and who have safe stable homes. Outpatient treatment can sometimes involve structured treatment activities. Inpatient (hospital): Care provided at a hospital, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, involving intensive structured treatment activities. Most often used by people with alcohol or other drug problems and also medical or mental health problems who need more intensive and comprehensive supports including greater medical care and supervision. Residential: Care provided in a live-in treatment centre, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, involving intensive, structured treatment activities. Most often used by people whose alcohol or other drug problems are long-standing and complex. Withdrawal management centres: Sometimes called detox centres, these are places where people who are physically dependent on alcohol or other drugs are helped to withdraw safely from them.They can be in different settings, including hospitals, residential centres and nonresidential centres. Continuing care: Care provided posttreatment to support recovery and help maintain healthy changes. Can include different activities such as peer support groups, continued use of addiction medications and specialized supportive housing. Withdrawal management centres: Sometimes called detox centres, these are places where people who are physically dependent on alcohol or other drugs are helped to withdraw safely from them.They can be in different settings, including hospitals, residential centres and nonresidential centres. Addiction therapy and counselling Therapy and counselling is the most common form of treatment for alcohol and other drug use problems. It can be delivered in many formats including to individuals, couples, families and groups. The most common formats are individual therapy, which involves meeting with a therapist or counsellor one-on-one; and group therapy, which involves meeting with a therapist or counsellor and other clients who share similar problems in a group setting. Structured treatment programs These intensive programs have a structured daily schedule of addiction treatment and activities.Treatment can include group and individual therapy, education about symptoms, social skills training and treatment planning. Addiction medication There are several addiction medications that can help people who are addicted to alcohol or to other drugsThe most commonly used are medications to treat alcohol addiction and opioid addiction (e.g., prescription ADDICTION TREATMENTcontinued continued
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