[Therapeutical choice in drug addiction]

Treatment choices depend on the attitude of the abuser toward drugs, whether the patient is an occasional user or is drug-dependent. Disintoxication should be followed by further surveillance and, often, time away from the corrupting surroundings. Despite psychological support, relapses are common. For multiple relapsers, an important method is therapy in groups led by former drug abusers. Substitution treatment are not always miracle solutions.