How to Select an Addiction Treatment Center

When selecting a rehabilitation center or drug treatment facility you need to do some groundwork. It is important to your recovery to determine which rehab is right for your drug alcohol addiction. The medical and clinical professionals who staff the rehab facility should specialize in drug alcohol treatment. An addict’s success at recovery depends on many mitigating factors including the treatment facility selected. Recovery requires mastering coping skills and various techniques for applying them as part of a relapse prevention plan. Developing these skills and applying them as part of your relapse prevention plan will assist in your recovery. The rehabilitation center or drug treatment facility staff will help you develop these skills.

If you have medical insurance, you will need to call your carrier and make the following inquiries:

•    Does your coverage include drug alcohol addiction treatment?
•    If so, is it for inpatient or outpatient services?
•    Does your coverage include detoxification?
•    What are your out-of-pocket costs, deductibles and co-pays? Are there discounts?
•    Is the specific rehab or drug treatment facility in your provider network?

If you are uninsured, you should direct these questions to the rehab or treatment facility:

•    What will treatment cost and what are the payment terms? Are there discounts?
•    Is there an additional cost for detoxification or is it included?

The following inquiries should be made by anyone considering the treatment facility:

    Is the rehab centre licensed and accredited? Who is in charge?
    Obtain details about their history.
    What is their staff to patient ratio?
    Will your treatment include group sessions, private sessions or one-on-one sessions?
    How many patients do they have at one time in their addiction treatment program?
    Will you have a private room or are multiple patients sharing rooms?
    Do the goals of the treatment facility align with your recovery goals?
    Is the food prepared on site?  Are special diets accommodated? Can you use kitchen facilities?
    Can they provide you with a list of what is allowed and what is restricted?
    Are visitors allowed?  If they are allowed, when may they come and for how long?
    Does the drug alcohol treatment facility offer any specialized or additional services?
    How does the staff provide feedback regarding your progress?

When you visited the rehabilitation facility was the staff friendly and welcoming?  These questions are not all inclusive.  If you have concerns or want to know any additional information ask the staff at the rehab or drug treatment center.  Your confidence in the staff at the facility you select will be vital on your road to recovery. It is vital that you do not procrastinate and make your treatment facility selection. Prior to entry into rehab, arrange a contact person to communicate your progress to. When entering the facility follow your treatment plan and adhere to the facility’s rules. Cooperation will enable your recovery.