How to Choose a Drug Rehab Center

When you realize that yourself or a loved on has problem with substance abuse, you need to find a drug-rehab center. Many different types are available, including private treatment centers and public centers that have no costs associated with a stay. You'll need to consider many factors before you choose a drug-rehab center.

Instructions

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  Decide between an inpatient facility and an outpatient facility or one that combines both. With an inpatient facility, you stay at the center while you battle your problems. An outpatient center lets you live at home during the treatment process, which lets you keep a job and maintain your daily life.

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  Look at your finances and decide on a budget, but also keep your insurance provider in mind. Most insurance companies offer assistance in regards to drug-treatment centers, but you may need to pay some out-of-pocket expenses. The insurance company may have a list of approved facilities in your area.

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  Find a drug-rehab center that offers multiple therapies, rather than depending on only one. You never know what kind of therapy works best for you and staying at one that only offers a specific therapy may not work for you. You also want the option of attending multiple sessions throughout the day.

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  Ask about aftercare, or what happens once you leave the drug treatment facility. Reputable organizations continue the care of patients, even after they end their stay. Aftercare should be part of the total price and include things such as therapy or check-ins from your former therapist.

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  Visit each drug-treatment center, and get a feel for how things work. This is where your intuition comes into play because if something feels right, then you'll know it's right. You should feel comfortable and relaxed at the center, since you'll be staying there for several days up to a month or longer.