People who suffer from addiction often need help to break the cycle of abuse. With a variety of treatment options available to addicts, counselors have a multitude of treatments to choose from and use to help clients stop abusing. Teaching clients the skills to stop using drugs and alcohol involves a variety of approaches and techniques tailored to the client's individual needs. Substance abuse counselors use specific techniques to help clients learn to live a healthy life without drugs or alcohol. This article will discuss the concepts of individualized drug treatment. It will detail various forms of therapy for drug addicts, from group therapy to individual therapy. He will discuss the obstacles of working with a culturally diverse population. Finally, this article will discuss the stages and characteristics of relapse prevention. People suffering from addiction often need individualized treatment tailored to their specific needs. Many people addicted to alcohol and drugs seek treatment from organizations such as Alcohol Anonymous or from residential and outpatient clients whose sole focus is treating the addiction. Personalized or tailored treatment planning aims not only to provide standard treatment, but rather to maximize results for individual treatment. Individualized treatment is rooted in the knowledge that addiction can be a complex disorder. Addiction is accompanied by a variety of cravings, chronic and acute responses, and affective responses. The goal of individualized treatment is to tailor treatment so that it is tailored to the specific needs of the individual (Hunt, 2012). Personalized addiction treatment seeks to accommodate all aspects of the client's life. It incorporates ...... middle of paper ...... ling, reflection and then action on emotions and thoughts related to use (relapse, relapse prevention and coping skills). Relapse occurs throughout an addict's life, but it does not have to be the end but rather the beginning of a new chapter of sobriety. In conclusion, there are many interventions and strategies available for people who suffer from substance abuse. Treatment for people with substance abuse needs to be unique and tailored to the needs of the client. Clients may use group or individual counseling as well as support groups as possible interventions. Relapse can occur in any client's quest for sobriety, but once clients know the steps, they can better prepare themselves to deal with symptoms and warning signs. Staying sober can be a lifelong process, but with guidance and knowledge, anyone suffering from addiction can break free from its grips...