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Committing to\u00a0treatment for substance abuse<\/a>\u00a0is an opportunity for you to recover from a\u00a0dependence on drugs<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0alcohol<\/a>, which is why having the right treatment plan is such a critical part of any recovery. The reason generic treatment plans may not be as effective as hoped is that addiction looks different for everyone.<\/p>\n For some, substance abuse has been normal behavior for years they learned from those around them. Others may have turned to drugs or alcohol during difficult times as a form of self-medicating against stress or symptoms of another disorder. These differences, along with several others, are why having an individualized treatment plan can be the difference that lets you achieve long-term sobriety.<\/p>\n The specific treatments and support groups you’ll experience during an individualized plan will vary, but there are certain steps that start off every journey on the right foot.<\/p>\n Medical detoxification is often the first step as it provides you with the support needed to make withdrawal symptoms less uncomfortable. You’ll also go through discussions of what your goals are for treatment and for your new sober lifestyle. From there, you can expect to engage in some, or even all, of the following aspects of treatment:<\/p>\nThe Foundation of a Substance Abuse Treatment Plan<\/h2>\n