What Is Drug Rehab? Rehab Programs Employ Multi-Dimensional Treatment Approaches Multi-Dimensional Treatment Approaches to substance abuse treatmentMost studies on substance abuse point out that it is a complicated illness with many related conditions that need to be addressed to help substance abusers achieve successful recovery Chemical dependency is merely one condition that needs to be treated If the dependency is very severe, residential stays are shown to be effective in helping addicts get clean so that other underlying issues, such as depression or social problems, can be addressed through medication and therapy aimed at building coping strategies and appropriate social conduct Drug rehab centers employ many different styles of treatment, from the traditional 12 step program to psychotherapy or cognitive behavioral therapy The National Institute on Drug Abuse points out that no single treatment or style of treatment will be effective for everyone, but most of them can be when they address the multiple needs of individual substance abusers and provide the ongoing clinical and community support necessary to ensure a successful recovery These approaches use medication, support groups, counseling and job training/placement to create individually customized programs for individual needs