Maybe you’ve spent years seeing your life gradually spiral out of control due to addiction, and now you’re determined to take back your life and get the treatment you need in order to do so. Or maybe it’s not you, but someone you know and you want to help them on their own road to recovery.
One of the crucial decisions you will need to make is deciding on where you or your loved one should get this treatment. Since there are so many rehab centres all over the world, as well as different types of rehab treatment available, you want to make sure that you’ve chosen the best one that will be instrumental in transitioning from addiction to recovery.
Here are our tips on helping you to decide on the perfect rehab centre for treatment.
Get An Assessment From A Professional
First and foremost it’s really important that you go and talk to a professional who will be able to assess your addiction and suggest a treatment plan for you. You need to understand that not everyone needs to opt for a residential treatment plan, some may do just as well in an outpatient program. You must always make sure that you go to a professional who is licensed and certified. This could either be a doctor who has experience with addiction based medicine or a psychiatrist who deals with substance abuse.
List Down The Specific Needs That Should Be Met
Not all facilities may be able to deal with the specific addiction that needs treating. There are many different treatment choices and it’s essential to sort through the ones that will be absolutely perfect. At Addiction VA, for example, aside from drug, alcohol, and medication detox, they also have medication-assisted treatment and general and addiction psychiatry. For those who are not near a facility, treatment can often still be made possible through telephone counselling and assessment.
Research Whether Places Can Cater To Your Needs
Do your research and see whether the centre you are looking at is able to cater to your specific requirements. It’s even more important to do this if you are considering a specific type of treatment, such as the option for individual therapy instead of group sessions, or for instance if you require an intensive treatment, but you have the option to leave if needed. It’s helpful to list down your specific needs and to create a checklist that you can consult when researching the different facilities.
Don’t Hesitate To Ask Questions
Don’t be afraid to ask questions, as the answers will determine if the treatment program is a perfect fit for the person who will undergo it. Ask about their basis for the treatment plans and whether they can customise a plan if need be. Find out how long the facility has been treating patients and what qualifications each doctor who will be doing the treatment has.
Visit The Facility
If possible, go to the centre yourself so that you can see their facilities and grounds. You want an environment that will encourage recovery, but will also be strict if necessary, and you also want to make sure that the price is right for the treatment you or your loved one will be getting. If a physical tour is not possible, maybe check if there are virtual tours available on their website instead.
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