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Alcohol Substance Abuse
Alcohol substance abuse programs are easier to find than you think. A person struggling with an addiction will often avoid treatment for fear of losing their job, leaving their family, or for being labeled as an alcoholic. These fears should not deter you from seeking help for alcohol abuse. Fortunately, there are programs throughout the country that will address these fears and provide an alcohol substance abuse program that will work with your lifestyle.
Your schedule may not allow a full 30 day stay in a residential treatment program. You should not exclude yourself from receiving treatment for this reason. There are counseling programs, outpatient programs and home sobriety coaching programs which are great options to work around your busy schedule.
Alcohol substance abuse programs work! If you have the desire, then reach out to find a program in your area.
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Choosing a Facility
Questions to Ask When Choosing an Alcohol Substance Abuse Program Facility
If this is your first time seeking an alcohol substance abuse program for yourself or a loved one, it would be helpful to know which questions to ask when searching for possible programs.Recovery Now TV will guide you in making the most appropriate decision based on your individual needs.
When researching alcohol substance abuse programs, consider the questions below to help guide you to making the most appropriate decision for treatment:
- Will the facility work with your health insurance company? If you have health insurance, please click here or scroll to the bottom of the page to access the complete Insurance Guidance Information page.
- 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- Getting out of the area for alcohol substance abuse program will help an alcoholic or addict to focus on themselves rather than their familiar surroundings.
- PRO- Going out of the area for alcohol substance abuse program 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 alcohol substance abuse 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 alcohol substance abuse 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.
- What governing body is the treatment facility licensed through? All alcohol substance abuse program 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 Alcohol substance abuse program 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 alcohol substance abuse program 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 an alcohol substance abuse program, if time and your schedule permits, then it is recommended that one 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 alcohol substance abuse 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.
