Recent changes in both prevalence levels and patterns of illicit drug use have also brought developments in the methods used to provide interventions.

The internet has now been recognized as a very useful tool in providing information on the use of illicit substances and alcohol, as well as on the implementation of prevention and treatment programs.

This way of providing therapeutic intervention in the field of addiction substances has been rapidly expanding in Europe over the last decade and can offer several benefits as it is a mechanism that provides:

• global services,
• access by user groups not currently covered by specialized drug addiction services
• integration into treatment, from the "comfort" of the participants' homes.

Support program for Dependent People via the Internet

The Program is guided by a counselor.This program involves planned online communication with a Clinical Psychologist consultant.Participants in these programs have regular counseling sessions via the Internet or via telephone.
The frequency of contacts between the counselor and the participant may vary, as is the duration of such interventions and is determined by the needs and capabilities of both sides.
The treatment is personalized and uses different modules that focus, for example, on reducing or interrupting alcohol consumption, using cannabis, cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, benzodiazepines or other forms of behavioral dependence.
The modules contain various information, tasks and exercises aimed at developing self-control, addressing the desire to use and preventing relapse.