ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. — Treating substance use disorder can be a challenge, and it can be difficult for people seeking treatment to find the right place. Some end up at facilities that may not provide proper treatment.

Recovery and treatment are two words associated with substance use disorder that are often used interchangeably; however, they are two separate terms.

“Treatment is typically the point at which the individual or family determines there's a problem that is out of control or the substance of abuse is controlling the individual so you seek treatment,” said Deron Bibb of the Kentucky Association of Independent Recovery Organizations (KAIROS).

“In a recovery phase, you understand the disease. You've received an intervention, whether it's a medical intervention, behavioral inter

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