Treatment

The range of medical, psychological, and social services designed to help individuals reduce or stop substance use and manage substance use disorders. Treatment may include assessment, counselling and behavioural therapies, medication-assisted treatment, withdrawal management, and support for co-occurring mental or physical health conditions. Effective treatment is typically person-centred and evidence-informed, and may be provided in outpatient, community, or residential settings. Treatment aims to improve health and functioning, reduce substance-related harms, and support individuals in moving toward recovery and long-term wellbeing. 

Clinical and Neurophysiological Evaluation of qEEG-Guided Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Therapy in Methamphetamine Dependence: A Case Series Report at the National Narcotics Board Rehabilitation Center of the Republic of Indonesia

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Methamphetamine dependence is a national problem with variable therapeutic success rates. Innovative approaches such as neuromodulation are required to enhance rehabilitation effectiveness. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive brain stimulation technique that can modulate the neural circuits involved in addiction.

Quality Assurance for Drug Treatment Service

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The global gap in the treatment of drug use disorders continues to be widened, with only one in twelve people having access. Despite clear evidence that effective treatment for drug use disorders is both life-saving and cost-effective, the availability and quality remain limited worldwide.

Strengthening the Backbone of Drug Treatment: Advancing Quality Standards for Addiction Counselors in Indonesia

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The issue of psychoactive substance misuse remains a serious public health challenge globally and nationally. In Indonesia, 1.73% of the population—or approximately 3,337,000 individuals aged 15 to 64—reported substance use within the past year (Indonesia Drug Report 2024). Of those, only 5,878 accessed rehabilitation services facilitated by the National Narcotics Agency, the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Social Affairs, and affiliated community organizations.

Ensuring Client-Centered Care in Addiction Treatment : Strategies & Best Practices in Indonesia

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The problem of people with substance use disorders has become a global issue that requires immediate, multidimensional action.. Indonesia also experienced a similar situation, with the prevalence of drug abuse in 2023 reaching 1.73%. A comprehensive rehabilitation strategy aims to restore people with substance use disorders and improve their recovery and quality of life.

Community-Based Drug Treatment in the Justice System: What Works in Reducing Crime?

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Every year, over 6 million persons globally are in contact with the criminal justice system for drug-related offences. Significant increases in prison populations worldwide are largely caused by the arrest and incarceration of persons whose crimes are related to drug use. Many countries are exploring different options to reduce crime and incarceration through the use of community-based drug treatment.

THE POWER OF LOCALLY AVAILABLE RESOURCES IN ADDICTION PREVENTION

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THE POWER OF LOCALLY AVAILABLE RESOURCES IN ADDICTION PREVENTION. Addiction prevention efforts are most successful when they are rooted in the local context—using what is available within a community to address its unique challenges. This...

Adfam National Forum - Women in Treatment

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Adfam organises forum events for practitioners and professionals with an interest in supporting families affected by substance use or gambling.

At each forum we focus on a unique topic relating to families and substance use, inviting a guest speaker with expertise in that topic, followed by a Q&A and wider discussion.

A Deeper Look into the Roots of Substance Use Disorders

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Addiction is often seen through the lens of poor choices or lack of willpower, but this view oversimplifies what is, in reality, a highly complex mental health condition. Through my academic journey in addiction counseling, I’ve come to...