If you thought that words might be the solution to every problem, you just might be right. Words have paved a new way for treating cases of drug abuse. Drug abuse has hit California hard and the government is trying every inch of rescue methods to pull the people out of this quicksand. Take a look at the rehab centers; they are the places where the problem of drug abuse is treated. If you look deeply in to the methods of treating the problem, you will get to know the importance of open discussion help. Here in the California rehab centers, the patients are given medicines, a calm environment and lots of discussion sessions. The discussions can be in a group or they can be solo. Open discussion in a group lay emphasis on making a patient realize that they are not the only one who are having this problem. In a group, the patients come to know that their problem is not unique. They gather that there are others too who have the same problem. This makes them see through the simplicity if their problem. They get zeal to fight back in life. The problem is fought with new vigor. Once the realization dawns upon the patients that they are not alone in the ship, they get more power to fight back. This helps in building of self confidence and in turn aids in curing of the problem. After a few sessions of group talk, the patients show a positive approach to life.  They also make new friends among themselves. Group discussions in a rehab help in cutting of the ice. Solo discussions are also very helpful in curing the cases of drug addiction. The approach in solo discussion is a tad different from that of group discussion. In a solo discussion session, the professional therapist lays emphasis on the personal life of a patient. In a group discussion, topics are kept general and no personal questions are asked. In a solo discussion session, the patient is allowed to discuss his problems. This discussion starts on a very light note and gradually the therapist turns the conversation in a different direction. Serious things are stared in discussion and the patients start talking freely about their problems. Such is the tact of the professional therapist that the innermost feelings and causes are exhumed. These in-depth information go a long way in curing the cases.