Substance Abuse

Results: 5

• Addictions/Substance Use Disorder Support Groups (1)
  PN-8100.0500

  Addictions/Substance Use Disorder Support Groups

  PN-8100.0500
  
  Mutual support groups whose members are individuals who have a substance use disorder or any of a number of behavioral addictions which are akin to substance-related disorders in clinical expression, brain origin, comorbidity, physiology and treatment. The groups meet in-person, by telephone or via the Internet; provide emotional support, information and resources to help those who participate modify their behavior; and may include faith-based and secular 12-step groups as well as non-12 step groups.
• Alcohol Use Disorder Counseling (3)
  RX-8450.8000-050

  Alcohol Use Disorder Counseling

  RX-8450.8000-050
  
  Programs that provide individual, group or family therapy for people who have problems related to excessive alcohol use (and/or for their families) to help them better understand the nature of the disorder and support recovery efforts.
• Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention (14)
  RX-8250.0500

  Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention

  RX-8250.0500
  
  Programs that provide information about alcohol use disorders (including the symptoms, screening and diagnostic procedures and methods of treatment) and/or which offer any of a variety of services that focus on excessive alcohol use prevention for people of all ages who are at risk. Included may be printed materials or videos that address the subject; psycho-educational and skill building activities; structured groups which focus on family dynamics, problem solving, self-esteem and similar issues; and presentations in schools and agencies and to family groups regarding the dangers of excessive alcohol use, the signs of related disorders, the potential legal consequences of excessive alcohol use and how to get help.
• Assessment for Substance Use Disorders (2)
  RX-0400

  Assessment for Substance Use Disorders

  RX-0400
  
  Programs that conduct an evaluation to determine whether an individual has a substance use disorder based on a pathological set of behaviors related to use of that substance as well as the nature and extent of the problem. Diagnostic criteria include inability to control or limit the amount taken or the frequency; intense cravings; continuing use despite problems with work, school or family/social obligations or interpersonal problems; risky use, e.g., diving a car or operating machinery while under the influence; or evidence of pharmacological indicators (tolerance and withdrawal symptoms), the adjustment the body makes as it attempts to adapt to the continued and frequent use of a substance.
• Drug Use Disorder Counseling (7)
  RX-8450.8000-180

  Drug Use Disorder Counseling

  RX-8450.8000-180
  
  Programs that provide individual, group or family therapy for individuals who have problems related to drug use (and/or for their families) to help them better understand the nature of the disorder and support recovery efforts.