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12-step model helpful in treating drug addiction?
In order to extend the effects of treatments by professional, self-help groups can complement and are very much effective. Some prominent self-help groups are the ones which are in affiliation with Alcoholics Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA). All of them are based on a model of 12 steps. Many of the programs for treatment of drug addiction encourage the addicts to take part or involve themselves in the self-help group therapies, both during as well as after the formal treatment. These groups are said to be very helpful particularly during the period of recovery. In addition, these groups have a social community level support so that people can not only achieve but also maintain abstinence from drugs and lead a healthy lifestyle in their lifetime.
Can exercise play an important role in the treatment process?
Yes, nowadays you will find many treatments programs incorporating the exercise routine as it has proven efficient in treating individuals especially for abstinence from smoking, in combination with cognitive-behavioral therapy. Exercise is said to address the needs related to physiological and psychological which are not taken care of with nicotine replacement alone. Exercise gets rid of negative effects, reduces stress and prevents from putting on weight after the patient has ceased smoking. Researches are still ongoing to see how exercise affects other treatment programs for various type of drugs abuse.
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