According to the  National Institute of Drugs and Alcohol medication and behavioral therapy are part of the treatment for recovery from addictions, often this begins with detoxification, followed by treatment and relapse prevention. Easing withdrawal symptoms can be important in the initiation of effective treatment; preventing relapse is necessary for maintaining its effects. And sometimes, as with other chronic conditions, episodes of relapse may require a return to prior treatment components. A continuum of care that includes a customized treatment regimen, addressing all aspects of an individual’s life, including medical and mental health services, and follow up options (e.g., community- or family-based recovery support systems) can be crucial to a person’s success in achieving and maintaining a drug-free lifestyle.