Addiction recovery is easier to find than you think. A person struggling with alcohol substance abuse will often rule out treatment for fear of losing their job, leaving their family, or fear of being labeled as an alcoholic or an addict. These fears should not deter you from seeking help for yourself.
Fortunately, there are programs throughout the country that provide a viable solution with rehab programs that will work with your lifestyle. You may have a schedule which will not allow a full 30 day residential treatment program. We have rehab programs that understand this and and can work with your schedule. There are counseling programs, inpatient substance abuse programs and home sobriety coaching programs which are great options to work around your busy schedule.
Treatment works! If you want to find sobriety, then reach out to find a program in your area.
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Choosing a Facility
Questions to Ask When Choosing an Addiction Recovery Program
If this is your first time seeking rehab, it is helpful to know which questions to ask when searching for possible programs. Recovery Now will guide you in making the most appropriate decision based on your needs.
When researching addiction recovery programs, consider the questions below to help guide you to making the most appropriate decision for treatment:
Where is the facility located? Oftentimes facilities will urge you to travel out of your area to receive treatment. Consider the list of pros and cons below for traveling out of the area for treatment.
Treatment out of the area-
PRO- Leaving the current surroundings will help an alcoholic or addict to focus on themselves rather than their familiar environment.
PRO- Going out of the area for rehab creates a mindset where a client is taking a journey for their recovery.
PRO- If the going gets tough in treatment, a distance between the home and the treatment facility might affect a person's decision to not give up and to stay in treatment.
CON- Going to an addiction recovery program out of the area puts distance between you and your loved ones. Most treatment programs offer a family component and a long distance could make it difficult for supportive family and friends to participate in the treatment program.
CON- Going to an addiction recovery program out of the area might make it difficult to return to the home environment. If you choose to go out of the area for treatment, it is crucial to make sure that the treatment facility has a discharge planning process which includes assistance in finding outpatient and Twelve Step Support systems for when you return home.
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What governing body is the treatment facility licensed through? All addiction recovery programs providing therapeutic services and treatment planning, must be licensed by a State governing body. If one of the facilities that you are considering is NOT part of the RecoveryNowTV network, then you will need to make sure that the facility is licensed through the state.
Is the facility accredited? If so, what is the accreditation agency governing the facility? Accreditation is a true sign of a quality and safety assurance plan for a facility. While accreditation is not mandatory for a facility, it does provide a higher level of standards for a facility to adhere to. The two major accrediting bodies are The Joint Commission (JCAHO) and Commission on Accreditation of Addiction recovery Facilities (CARF). Both accrediting organizations ensure that the facility actively participates in rigorous quality and safety improvement protocols.
What does a typical day entail? Ask the addiction recovery facility go through the daily schedule and feel free to ask questions of each item on the schedule. This will give you an understanding of all of the services offered. This will allow you to take full advantage of the treatment protocols being offered.
What is the price of the treatment? Are there additional costs over and above the stated cost? Is there a daily rate? Is there an early termination policy?
Is there an extended care program? When searching for a addiction recovery facility, if time and your schedule permits, it is recommended that you enter an extended care program or a structured sober living environment. This will ensure that the re-entry back into daily living is a safe transition. Many programs offer a step-down or sober living program which includes mandatory Twelve Step participation, curfews, and drug testing.
Is there a program in place for relapse? It is important to know if the addiction recovery program will support you during a relapse. Many programs have relapse prevention or a refresher course in case of a relapse. Although many people do not want to consider readmitting to a treatment facility, it is important to know that your treatment program will support you if you have a relapse.
