subject: What is addiction? [print this page] While holistic in-patient treatment for addiction, that which focuses on both counselling and advocating a healthy lifestyle, has been shownto be the most effective method for treating addiction, it should be noted that addiction cannot be cured. It can however be treated,
arrested and managed. The objective of addiction recovery programmes is to equip clients with the tools they need to lead productive, cleanlives once they leave the treatment centre.
