The effectiveness of treatment generally increases when the program draws on a variety of components. Because of the inability of many meth users to recognize problems related to their drug use, techniques that promote change in patients' thinking, expectations, and behaviors are emphasized.
Treatment is often provided in intensive outpatient programs. Therapies may be combined with techniques to strengthen coping skills for stress and with medications, as needed. The clinical challenges related to paranoia, psychosis, agitation, and severe craving usually require knowledge and skills beyond those involved in traditional alcohol treatment. *
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