[Current management of drug addiction]

Alcohol abuse is an endemic problem in the country, by itself is responsible of 9% of the global burden of disease due to premature death and disability associated with cirrhosis, accidents, homicides and dependence. Use of other drugs is increasing with an important participation of cocaine and with out breaks of heroin use in the northern border. With the increase of drugs with higher potential of development of addiction, new are required to treat dependence and sequels derived from chronic use. The aim of this paper is to provide an overview of the available alternatives to be instrumented within the health system.