Like other chronic diseases, addiction can be managed successfully. Treatment enables people to counteract addiction’s powerful disruptive effects on the brain and to regain control of their lives. The chronic nature of the disease means that relapsing or “slipping” is very possible.  But it’s important to remember that relapse rates are similar to those of other chronic medical illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, and asthma.
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According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), “Research has shown unequivocally that good outcomes are contingent on adequate treatment length. Generally, for residential or outpatient treatment, participation for less than 90 days is of limited effectiveness, and treatment lasting significantly longer is recommended for maintaining positive outcomes.”
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You may be finding it difficult to choose a treatment facility for yourself or a loved one. With so many choices, how do you decide who has the best treatment? The good news is that the research has already been done, and effective drug and alcohol treatment standards have been established by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).

NIDA is a Federal scientific research institute under the National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NIDA is the largest unbiased supporter of the world’s research on drug abuse and addiction.
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Decades of scientific research and clinical practice have yielded a variety of effective approaches to drug addiction treatment. Extensive data document that drug addiction treatment is as effective as are treatments for most other similarly chronic medical conditions.
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If you’re reading this, you are undoubtedly searching for the best drug and alcohol treatment program you can find. By now, you may have seen multiple treatment facility web sites all promising you that their program is the best and that they have proven methods that work.

So, how do you choose? The good news is that the research has already been done, and effective drug and alcohol treatment standards have been established by the National Institute on Drug Abuse. New Bridge Foundation’s treatment programs are based on these proven methods. With over 40 years of experience, we are a leading provider of drug and alcohol treatment. Our graduates report lives free of addiction, filled with meaningful relationships and more satisfying careers. We are looking forward to helping you create a sober, happy life.

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