Recovery in Numbers: Success Rates and What Works in Treatment in 2024

Recovery from substance use disorders is a journey that is complicated and has different success rates dependent on the treatment approach and one’s circumstances. Understanding these success rates and the effectiveness of various treatments can provide crucial insight for those seeking recovery.

General Statistics of Recovery Success Rates 

General Recovery Rates: About 75% of people who develop an addiction do recover. 

Relapse Rates: The recurrence rates of substance use disorders are similar to those of other chronic diseases, such as hypertension and asthma, and lie in the range of 40% to 60%. 

Substance-Specific Relapse Rates: The relapse rates may be substance-specific, with studies showing 78.2% for heroin, 61.9% for cocaine, and 52.2% for methamphetamine. 

Effective Treatment Approaches 

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT): 

Opioid Use Disorder: Medications such as methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone have been shown to decrease opioid use and related symptoms, decrease infectious disease transmission risk, and lower criminal behavior associated with drug use.

Behavioral Therapies:

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Helps individuals recognize and modify problematic behaviors and thought patterns related to substance use.

Motivational Interviewing (MI):

Enhances an individual’s motivation to change by exploring and resolving ambivalence.

Contingency Management:

Involves the use of material rewards to reinforce adaptive behaviors, such as remaining abstinent.

Integrated Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders:

Treatment of SUDs and cooccurring mental health disorders simultaneously has demonstrated better outcomes than treating one disorder after the other, as active mental health problems may interfere with efforts to address substance use.

Support Groups and Community Programs

12-Step Programs:

Programs like AA and NA offer social support and a step-by-step program for remaining sober.

SMART Recovery:

This group’s focus is to provide self-empowerment through different cognitive-behavior techniques that can help individuals achieve recoveries. 

Determinants of Success in Recovery

Personalized Treatment Programs:

For effectiveness, treatment should be based on the patient’s particular pattern of substance use and any other comorbid medical, psychiatric, and social problems.

Duration of Treatment:

It is essential to receive treatment for a sufficient length of time. Research has consistently shown that programs lasting less than 90 days (about 3 months) have limited effectiveness, and that longer-term programs may be better positioned to produce sustained benefits.

Aftercare and Ongoing Support:

Continued care with counseling, support groups, and other services provides reinforcement for long-term recovery and against relapse.

Recovery from substance use disorders is possible, and outcomes are improved when evidence-based treatments are utilized. Success can be more assured by incorporating medication-assisted treatments with behavioral therapies and continued support, which should be tailored to individual needs. Addiction is a chronic yet treatable health disorder, and such understanding is vital for promoting a more considerate and effective approach toward treatment and recovery. 

Recovery does not need to be made in solitude. Call or contact Maple Moon Recovery today for a zero obligation verification of your insurance and consultation. Our caring staff will be pleased to answer any questions, outline what is and is not covered, and help build an individualized treatment plan.

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Sources:
🔗Statistics on Drug Addiction Treatment and Recovery Rates in the US

🔗Addiction Recovery Statistics: Does Drug Rehab Work?

🔗Treatment Methods & Evidence-Based Practices